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Ants Contemplating Einstein

The book of Genesis in the Bible famously says that God created humanity “in our own image.” We’ve returned the favor — creating Gods in…

Jul 13

Ants Contemplating Einstein

Jul 13

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The book of Genesis in the Bible famously says that God created humanity “in our own image.”

It’s called “anthropomorphism” — “anthropos” = human beings and ‘morphos’ = the form of something. So anthropomorphism is projecting human…

Jun 20

The book of Genesis in the Bible famously says that God created humanity “in our own image.”

Jun 20

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I recently encountered the story of Rengetsu (1791–1875) — a Japanese Buddhist nun with an…

She was the love child of a geisha and a high ranking samurai. At 10 days old she was adopted by new parents. As a teen she was called to…

Apr 15

I recently encountered the story of Rengetsu (1791–1875) — a Japanese Buddhist nun with an…

Apr 15

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Our Minds in Two Worlds at the Same Time

It seems to me that humans occupy two worlds at the same time. One is the external physical world, the other is our inner psychic world —…

Apr 4

Our Minds in Two Worlds at the Same Time

Apr 4

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We’ve had the “Age of Reason.” Can we please try an “Age of Wisdom?”

Which raises the question: what’s the difference? Here’s my take:

Mar 20

We’ve had the “Age of Reason.” Can we please try an “Age of Wisdom?”

Mar 20

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What Cathedrals and the Grail Literature Can Teach Us About Community

There isn’t just one ‘Grail’ story, it was a story concept addressed by many authors over decades. A few of the more significant examples…

Feb 25

What Cathedrals and the Grail Literature Can Teach Us About Community

Feb 25

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“I Don’t Know” Your Way to Greater Serenity

Once upon a time, there was a farmer. The farmer had a stallion, and one day it got out and ran away. All the neighbors said, “Alas…

Feb 6

“I Don’t Know” Your Way to Greater Serenity

Feb 6

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Sir Edmund Hillary, who with Tenzing Norgay was the first to climb Mount Everest, famously said…

Buddha: “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.”

Jan 17

Sir Edmund Hillary, who with Tenzing Norgay was the first to climb Mount Everest, famously said…

Jan 17

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The Power of Micro Optimism

Once upon a time there were two towns: Erehwmorf (“fromwhere” backwards) and Erehwot (“towhere” backwards) and a highway ran between them…

Jan 11

The Power of Micro Optimism

Jan 11

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Wisdom Story: “Long Handled Spoons”

Once upon a time an angel was asked, “Please show me Heaven and Hell!”

Jan 3

Wisdom Story: “Long Handled Spoons”

Jan 3

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GrailHeart

I'm ever seeking insights – ancient and modern – to find greater serenity, wisdom and courage to face the day, sharing them in blogs, music, and art.

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