Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Two Roads
The wanderer was becoming more conscious as he crept ahead in years and began to discern two roads before him...
The first was an interstate highway where mobs of like-minded travelers were swept along in a ceaseless cycle of struggle and survival in order to reach a vague destination purported to lie just around the next bend. He noticed that the road's obstacles helped produced confidently opinionated individuals who seemed to have all the answers but, only to unimportant and trivial questions. They reminded him of automatons as they offered unsolicited stories and advice regarding their experience along the way. But, to him, the stories they told rang hollow. Candy-coated in embellishments and superficiality, he found them void of hope and sustenance.
The second road was unpaved. Narrow sections of unkempt grass and ancient trees casting dark shadows offered little solace for companionship. Nevertheless, he could hear the lonely beauty of this path speak to his heart. He noticed the sporadic flow of individuals appeared weathered and weary on the outside, but had eyes that smiled revealing a quiet wisdom and contentedness. These travelers had stories too, but a disconnect with society destined most of them to take their experience to their graves. Perhaps a lack of interest in exploring their depth or they were just unready to embrace the truth.
The first was an interstate highway where mobs of like-minded travelers were swept along in a ceaseless cycle of struggle and survival in order to reach a vague destination purported to lie just around the next bend. He noticed that the road's obstacles helped produced confidently opinionated individuals who seemed to have all the answers but, only to unimportant and trivial questions. They reminded him of automatons as they offered unsolicited stories and advice regarding their experience along the way. But, to him, the stories they told rang hollow. Candy-coated in embellishments and superficiality, he found them void of hope and sustenance.
The second road was unpaved. Narrow sections of unkempt grass and ancient trees casting dark shadows offered little solace for companionship. Nevertheless, he could hear the lonely beauty of this path speak to his heart. He noticed the sporadic flow of individuals appeared weathered and weary on the outside, but had eyes that smiled revealing a quiet wisdom and contentedness. These travelers had stories too, but a disconnect with society destined most of them to take their experience to their graves. Perhaps a lack of interest in exploring their depth or they were just unready to embrace the truth.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Trust in Karma
Life is rife with those lacking kindness and compassion. When someone of this nature, crosses your path, it is important to maintain composure. In doing so, you may discover they unwittingly leave behind compelling opportunities for strategic recourse. And it may seem like this vindictive reciprocation screams out as the most valid and destined solution. This is but a test. No matter how tempting the opportunity to retaliate may seem, it is nonetheless best to trust Karma to do the job for you.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Phenomena of the Mind?
When I was younger, I'd envision God as an wise, old magician-like guy with a long white beard. Now that I'm older, I sense anthropomorphizing God still prevails as the pre-eminent method of trying to understand and relate to "Him".
Even today there is a lot of debate on how best to describe God. Most of this debate presumes some visual depiction or literal description. But this academic approach of using facts or an appeal to common knowledge is the wrong vehicle to bring true understanding. Labeling him with words or images and amassing an enviable factual knowledge only promotes a limited understanding -- it's akin to erecting a roadblock; not opening a doorway.
So, at the risk of dissenting with 95% of the human population, I have begun to think that perhaps the best way to understand God is to stop thinking of God. Instead, try to start sensing and feeling Him as one with yourself.
Even today there is a lot of debate on how best to describe God. Most of this debate presumes some visual depiction or literal description. But this academic approach of using facts or an appeal to common knowledge is the wrong vehicle to bring true understanding. Labeling him with words or images and amassing an enviable factual knowledge only promotes a limited understanding -- it's akin to erecting a roadblock; not opening a doorway.
So, at the risk of dissenting with 95% of the human population, I have begun to think that perhaps the best way to understand God is to stop thinking of God. Instead, try to start sensing and feeling Him as one with yourself.
Eliminating the Deleterious
From henceforth I resolve to abstain from foods containing:
1. Added Fructose (except perhaps during periods of post-exercise muscle replenishment).
2. Hydrogenated oils (anything with "hydrogenated" on the label)
3. Mono-sodium glutamate (aka MSG)
4. Refined flours and foods, especially those with gratuitous levels of added sugar
1. Added Fructose (except perhaps during periods of post-exercise muscle replenishment).
2. Hydrogenated oils (anything with "hydrogenated" on the label)
3. Mono-sodium glutamate (aka MSG)
4. Refined flours and foods, especially those with gratuitous levels of added sugar
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