Technovedantism: Technoshamanism Versus Advaita Vedanta
Can the views of modern technoshamanists be reconciled with Advaita Vedanta or is there an abyss in understanding which cannot be crossed? The means and goals of both movements will be analysed and compared culminating in a technovedantist synthesis.
Proverbs Piece Number 9 – The Splash of Cold MilkDid I leave a good impression on my kids that night? Probably not. Was that the best thing I could have done? No. I have no excuse and I am not going to make one up because sometimes Moms make mistakes-plain and simple.
An Invitation to Self DiscoveryI am a happy woman! The joy of the Lord is my strength! I live a miraculous life! I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who strengthens me! My best keeps getting better…Glory after Glory!!! And yet, I have been divorced, disowned, rejected, evicted, threatened, and thrown into a mental hospital. I have been attacked, arrested, homeless, penniless, robbed and raped. I have suffered the pain of shingles, been diagnosed with AIDS, and I’m over seventy years old! Somehow I survived the ills of the world to come out smelling like a rose.
Spiritual Quantum Physics and Satipattana (Mindfulness)Time to take back control of your mind. Satipatana is a great slowing down exercise that you can use to do slow down. Once you slow down you can take control of your mind. Be still and know that I am god.
Easy Tarot – A Review for Newcomers to TarotIf you’re new to tarot, you may be overwhelmed at the sheer number of tarot books and decks on the market – which one do you choose to start your tarot journey? You may find that the Easy Tarot set is just what you’ve been looking for…
Angels – Angel of DiscernmentThe ability to differentiate between perception, perspective, truth and reality is the gift of discernment. Are you willing to step aside, quiet the ego chatter to discern your truth?
Brahma’s Creation of Involution and Evolution Resolving the Debate of Creationists Vs EvolutionistsThe concept from Advaita Vedanta that every evolution involves an involution and vice versa is probed in the light of the seven-step algorithm of intelligence. In this perspective the evolutionary notions from Lamarck and Darwin are not necessarily contradictory. Creationism and evolution theory can also be reconciled from a Vedantic perspective.
Christian Charity – Dealing With World PovertyPoverty is a language of the world. You can see poverty everywhere. Even the most powerful and riches nations have people suffering from poverty, lack of basic needs such as clothing, food and shelter. In some countries, poverty is rampant as a result of different factors such as lack of basic education and political corruption. Indeed corruption is a disease and a troubling reality.
Being A Christian Parent – Raising A Child In The Modern WorldIt’s always been tough being a parent. In the old times, raising a child must have been a nightmare every single day with the parent having to worry about sickness with no cure or the next country deciding to conquer your home and your land. Yet times have a changed a lot. But what about parenting? Specifically, what about rearing and raising a Christian child in a world full of chaos?
Are You Evil?The thoughts of this writing are based on the Hermetica, a body of literature written in late antiquity, but believed to be much older. Perhaps written at the time of Moses. Written originally in Latin and Greek, it is the source of the Gnostic teachings and it appears that Christianity took much from it as well. Religions have so often been telling us how evil we are. That is pretty nasty and negative programming. This cannot be the intention of the good God that is credited with having created these teachings. So what is the missing part that could make sense of this, and how can we gain the benefit that some have gained from religious teachings.
Learning ClassroomsQ: The world is the classroom. What does this saying mean? The path exists to make better travelers who are more able to participate in the world.
Everything Happens for a ReasonEver say that? Believe that? Many, many people do, really do, believe in that phrase…