It seems to me like life really does come down to perspective. While a case can be made for the idea that life is good and that therefore human beings are ultimately good, there’s also quite a case to be made for the idea that humanity and the planet are ultimately evil and corrupt. Although … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 108: Perspective
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500 WORDS, DAY 35: I Am That I Am
We left off yesterday with the question of whether time is the ultimate reality or the ultimate illusion? We take time for granted precisely because it feels no different than reality itself. What’s the feeling of time? Think about it. Isn’t it just the feeling of life passing by, therefore being the feeling behind every … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 35: I Am That I Am
500 WORDS, DAY 4: Reality as Duality from an Artist’s Perspective
This is my fourth day posting 500 words. The topic loosely follows from what I started writing about on Day 1. If you want to start reading from the beginning of this endeavor, check out DAY 1. If you want to start reading from yesterday’s post, check out DAY 2. … So, about the corruption … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 4: Reality as Duality from an Artist’s Perspective
DAY 34 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
One of the biggest fascinations of my life has been with the root of spiritual truth. I always wonder where the great spiritual traditions stemmed from, because they all seem to share a lot of similarities yet they seem very difficult to reconcile if we get into the fine details. Jesus said "I and the … Continue reading DAY 34 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 71: Humility and Balance in Life and Spirituality.
What is addiction and what is recreation? Where is the line between harmless fun and reckless behavior? Are some addictions worse than others, and if one doesn't mind being addicted, then is it a problem? Life is about balance, as I'm sure we've all heard or perhaps realized for ourselves, and Buddha suggested we follow … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 71: Humility and Balance in Life and Spirituality.
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 36: What Do Adam and Eve Stand For?
The Fall of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden makes me wonder about a lot of things. Of course, Christians claim it is simply a literal account of how the world was created by God. I don't regard any belief as false, but I think it might just be possible that there's much … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 36: What Do Adam and Eve Stand For?
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 28: What Is Living In The Moment?
Regardless of all the talk about being in the moment and fully living that way, it's essential to understand that this does not give us permission to live with no planning whatsoever. One can and should plan for the future, seeing as we all have free will in this world as well as the power … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 28: What Is Living In The Moment?
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 13: Immigrating to Canada, Pressure from Parents.
I was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I lived in Honduras, both in Tegucigalpa, the capital, as well as San Pedro Sula, the industrial capital, for ten years before my family immigrated to Canada. My father studied economy and received his Master's Degree. He is a very intellectually driven man who takes pride in his understanding of … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 13: Immigrating to Canada, Pressure from Parents.
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 4: Morality, the Origins of Good and Evil.
Yesterday I brought up a conversation which I had with my grandparents the other day, which got me thinking about the nature of God and life, as well as death, and faith. They have faith in Jesus, they are devout Christians. I have faith in God, but I'm not sure who or what God is, … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 4: Morality, the Origins of Good and Evil.
1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 3: The Mystery of God.
As I wrote in my previous post, I recently had a conversation with my grandparents, while my wife Maria and I we were visiting them for Mothers' Day. Somehow we got to talking about God, about Christianity and Judaism, and about Jesus, and I brought up some concepts from some other religions which I've learned … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 3: The Mystery of God.
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