Category: Spirituality

The Pestilence of ‘Christian’ ‘Nationalism’

Steven Colbert reported Tuesday that there had been 110 grievances filed by military members stationed at dozens of places in the Middle East that commanders have told them that “President Trump is annointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth…”.

Permission

You have my permission to disregard the meditation I wrote and do something else: /// Like / Walk along the side of a stream endlessly / Like / Go through a laundry list of affirmations in your head, examining and discarding each one / Like / Planning your to do list / Like / Trying (and failing) to just watch your breath and think no thoughts / Like / Criticize yourself for doing the meditation all wrong [….]

Emptiness (and a grain of salt)

[…] One of the many things we could say instead of — /
— instead of “I hate my stupid life” /
Confronting a memory /
Confronting a hypothetical /
Confronting other peoples’ theoretical thoughts about us /
Confronting ‘what if I had done it that way instead?’ /
All these emotions come and go, passing like ships, or birds, swiftly by […]

T Thorn Coyle on Law, One Point on the Pearl Pentacle

The content explores the relationship between law, pride, and natural alignment. It emphasizes that true pride fosters community and connection, while distorted laws rooted in unworthiness lead to isolation. By recognizing personal laws and their impact, individuals can align better with natural law, fostering balance and harmony within themselves and the wider world.

Smallness – #311 from 365 Tao by Deng Ming Dao

AI summarizes the Taoist … Chinese American person from San Francisco: Life is primarily composed of small, everyday moments rather than grand achievements. While aspirations for greatness are common, focusing on the small things allows for meaningful experiences to be recognized and appreciated. By cultivating attention to these minor opportunities, one can find fulfillment and avoid the trap of waiting for perfection.