Nature is a wonder, but viewed in isolation its complexity and very existence is inexplicable because it is spirit manifested in flesh. Darwin’s genius was to see that the existence can only understood in the context of its interaction with other living things and, its evolutionary…
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Our understanding of individuality as separate from the whole was radically changed when that “not cuttable” atom was found to be “cuttable.” Einstein, Darwin, Carl Yung, and many others unknowingly defined individualism and began cutting it up to determine what was in and what was out. Everywhere in the age of discovery and later in the age of communication the focused was…
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Art History is rich and abundant with beautiful images that reflect humankind's desire to portray the divine spirit that courses through the physical world. From the small molecule that previous cultures could not even imagine, to the movements of the stars and planetary bodies yet unseen, there is something which connects it all and keeps it in balance. Artists are the designated visual voice working to create evidence of mankind's dedication, devotion and curiosity about the realm…
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In the age of a globalized human community and a shrinking world, interfaith dialogue and action is no longer just commendable endeavor but a historical necessity. “The Dialogue Project” does not communicate with words, but through the portraits of those who teach and remind us of the mysteries that are fundamental to our experience of being human. Inter-religious tolerance that encourages understanding, acceptance, respect, celebration and action is essential to our survival. The faith…
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With the Advent of yet another year, I have chosen commonality and oneness to reflect on through the year. We are a small portion of a larger picture being drawn by some unknown hand that loves us. The energy that moves through life expresses itself in a variety of ways, all with meaning and value.
Dali lama says the key to freedom resides in our ability to understand and THINK MORE, it is ignorance of self and other which causes our discomfort. He encourages us all to contemplate and…
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The universe is a pure gift of promise and possibilities and is driven by energy which is continually transforming, moving, unstable and unpredictable. Try and imagine humanity along these lines; full of promise and possibilities without control. Human energy is self-organizing in an open ended future and knows its highest bliss when we creatively harmonize with universal energy.
Creation does not actually need us. The planet is teaming with life, just look around. Are…
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Take time to think of areas we might agree on
I was curious if any of you might take some time to think of areas we might all agree on peacefully.
Add them to the list I have begun. The model here might not be exactly peaceful; perhaps the discussion could be more like a community exploration of ideas. The chosen parameter is taken as a suggestion or recommendation, so hopefully we can keep it light. Have…
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