Roger BalsoninConsider the AlternativeWHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE?When we look at the world we often see what we expect to see — what we are used to seeing. This makes sense. After accumulating a…May 3, 2019May 3, 2019
Roger BalsonMy Life as a CogI really don’t like to admit this, not even to myself, but I am a cog. It’s not something I chose to be — it just sort of happened. I…Apr 20, 20191Apr 20, 20191
Roger BalsonEcho-ManiaIt’s a big world out there, with lots of people with lots of different opinions. So many opinions that it can get confusing, even scary…Apr 12, 2019Apr 12, 2019
Roger BalsonMass ConfusionWhen you’re walking along and you see a crowd of people gathering, your first impulse is probably to ask “What’s going on here?” Natural…Feb 16, 2019Feb 16, 2019
Roger BalsonThe Lure of IsolationSometimes life can be so overwhelming that you just want to hide — or run as far away as you can. The demands of living can become so…Feb 9, 2019Feb 9, 2019
Roger BalsonCONSPIRACY OF AFFLUENCEFrom the point of view of most people, being poor is no fun. While there have been saints and ascetics who have chosen a life of voluntary…Jan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
Roger BalsonLife SupportNothing seems to unite people quite like a crisis, and I guess this is understandable. We never need each other more than when we’re in…Jan 5, 2019Jan 5, 2019
Roger BalsonCan’t See the Trees for the ForestSometimes we can be so overwhelmed by sheer numbers that we lose our perspective. While large scale thinking and planning may be more…Dec 22, 2018Dec 22, 2018
Roger BalsonINSIGNIFICANT OTHERSHuman beings can be very fickle. If things are too bland and predictable they get bored, looking for something different — something to…Dec 16, 2018Dec 16, 2018
Roger BalsonADDICTED TO STRIFEThere are few people who would disagree with the notion of trying to make the world a better place — though they might disagree with each…Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
