Spirituality – Food (Part 1)
As I get older, my relationship with food has changed significantly. When I was young, full of energy and hormones, I could eat almost anything without noticeable consequences. I remember working as a night manager at a McDonald’s in Silver Spring, Maryland in the early 1960s, back when they were selling millions of burgers, not […]
One Love – The Meaning of Life
People often ask: What is the meaning of life? I think about this a lot, especially as I get older and become more aware of how limited time feels. Is there a single truth we are meant to understand, with everything else simply being part of our experience on Earth? My answer is yes, and […]
One Love – God Bless
“God bless” is a common phrase today, but its origins are often described as more complex and, at times, interpreted in stark ways. The Old English word bledsian has been associated with consecration and religious ritual. Over time, however, the phrase “God bless” has evolved into something much softer, a way to express goodwill, protection, […]
Spirituality – The Medical Profession and Cholesterol
Approximately 90 million people take cholesterol-lowering drugs. After I experienced a stroke, which I recovered from within a few weeks, doctors prescribed a statin medication. I took it for a year, but the side effects were severe. I had intense muscle aches and often felt extremely unwell. At the time, I was being treated through […]
One Love – Atonement (Part One)
Here is an interesting idea for a blog on atonement, the process of reconciling with God. Traditionally, this involves overcoming obstacles such as sin, as defined by the Church. Atonement is intended to bring God and humanity, once seen as estranged, back together as one. This is often pursued through acts of repentance, sacrifice, and […]
Spirituality – The Meaning of Duality
People have been discussing the meaning of duality for years. To us, it represents a separation from God. In other words, we develop an ego, and until we surrender its influence, we see ourselves as separate humans rather than as part of God’s greater whole. This separation is an illusion we create. The Two Parts […]
Spirituality – Jesus’ Death
I was listening to an Edgar Cayce tape describing what the Akashic Records reportedly reveal about Jesus’ death. I was blown away. According to this account, the church may have kept certain details hidden for thousands of years. It suggests that Jesus and Mary Magdalene played key roles in a planned sequence of events. A […]
Spirituality – Life’s Two Parts
The First Half of Life: Building Identity The big mistake we often make in life is how we view the second half of life. The first half is about finding your place in the world. You develop an identity and a sense of what you do, what we might call developing an ego, where people […]
One Love – Passion
This is a far-fetched blog. It is not about religion, God, or objective truth. It is about doing something you enjoy, something done with passion. Something where you can bring your skills together with your heart and with things that have meaning. That, by the way, is the essence of spirituality. What It Means to […]
One Love – Purpose
As you get older, it becomes increasingly important to have a sense of purpose. When you are young, purpose often comes naturally, you may focus on finding a partner, building financial security, and raising a family. These activities provide direction and meaning. But once your career is complete and your children have grown, it becomes […]