Tag Archives: egotism
Spiritual Newspeak
The New Age Lexicon I am conversant with these terms. That’s what makes this book so delightful. But because most of the entries are cleverly written and sometimes so ironic, that unless you know what the original purpose of the … Continue reading
Is God on Our Side?
Does the Universe have Our Back? I was reading an article online that had been linked to us by the leader of our Faith & Science group, and then it struck me: most of us think that if we are … Continue reading
Tattooing: Body Art or Abuse?
Why Do It? As if there isn’t enough graffiti about, people are using their bodies as an artist’s canvas by subjecting themselves to tattoo ink. The saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” comes to mind. But is … Continue reading
Carlos Castaneda Quote 1
Catching a Glimpse “In the Art of Dreaming Don Juan tells Carlos, “… most of our energy goes into upholding our importance… if we were capable of losing some of that importance, two extraordinary things would happen to us. One, … Continue reading
Context: a little gallows humour
Spiritual Direction? There is an urban myth which we had recounted to us by the leader of our Faith and Science group yesterday. Here is a written version from 1993: Many have heard the story of the man whose devotional … Continue reading
Catalyst
A Visit to the Dentist I went to a new dentist yesterday, one that is more local to where we live, because I have a tooth that needs to come out. It turned out that they had an opening at … Continue reading
“I Quit!” Dream Analysis
In December 1984, I was on the threshold of a new adventure. I was about to leave my old life behind, forever. This is the analysis of a dream I had on the night of the 4th. Background Straight Pins … Continue reading
