As always, you continue to shine through the darkness of our times. Thank you again for your wisdom, insight and encouragement. I always learn something from your words and they always keep me going when I don't have much gas in the tank to do so. You're a glass of ice water in the desert.
There's a reason Sally is disturbed by all that informs your work, Emissary Brezny. But she must listen to her disturbance and ask it clarifying questions, rather than requiring that others live in such a way that the entire community becomes custom-fitted to her. Such is the demand of all extremists. Humans have evolved to form cooperative societies and communities within them, and it is a good thing that many of us bring to the public square the hopes, plans, and resources that were inspired by our Creator, Goddess, Great Spirit, God, Universe, Holy Wow et.al. By asking herself the question, "Why am I so disturbed by Rob's sourcing of his excellent work?" and locating an answer, Sally would come to understand this and take the chip off her shoulder. She would also understand that, though we live in a problematic time of admixturing politics and religion, the vast majority of believers welcome her non-belief in the society/community. It's best if it doesn't come with insults, though. But whatever. I will still love Sally. Sometimes a little respectful doubt is good for us, too. My husband is a doubter. Everytime he shares his thoughts, I kiss him. Then I revisit my belief in meditation. I almost always discover Goddess coming through his words in the most interesting ways. I share my revelation with him and about half the time he says, "That's damn good!" I guess it goes without saying that Goddess is beyond clever.
Thank you for this post. It quenched something deep in me. Especially the merging of the spiritual and political. I am also wondering where a good place to start to study Hermeticism might be?
Rob, you always have been and always will be a wonderful compliment to humanity. I cherish all your writings. Sometimes especially what I don’t understand or relate to. I either learn or accept there are mystical thinkings beyond my comprehension adding to my enjoyment of life.
I was wondering if you are familiar with Robert Sapolsky and his proposition that there is no free will. I share your enthusiasm regarding divine intelligence, but I have to say I have found his work compelling.
As always, you continue to shine through the darkness of our times. Thank you again for your wisdom, insight and encouragement. I always learn something from your words and they always keep me going when I don't have much gas in the tank to do so. You're a glass of ice water in the desert.
There's a reason Sally is disturbed by all that informs your work, Emissary Brezny. But she must listen to her disturbance and ask it clarifying questions, rather than requiring that others live in such a way that the entire community becomes custom-fitted to her. Such is the demand of all extremists. Humans have evolved to form cooperative societies and communities within them, and it is a good thing that many of us bring to the public square the hopes, plans, and resources that were inspired by our Creator, Goddess, Great Spirit, God, Universe, Holy Wow et.al. By asking herself the question, "Why am I so disturbed by Rob's sourcing of his excellent work?" and locating an answer, Sally would come to understand this and take the chip off her shoulder. She would also understand that, though we live in a problematic time of admixturing politics and religion, the vast majority of believers welcome her non-belief in the society/community. It's best if it doesn't come with insults, though. But whatever. I will still love Sally. Sometimes a little respectful doubt is good for us, too. My husband is a doubter. Everytime he shares his thoughts, I kiss him. Then I revisit my belief in meditation. I almost always discover Goddess coming through his words in the most interesting ways. I share my revelation with him and about half the time he says, "That's damn good!" I guess it goes without saying that Goddess is beyond clever.
Beautiful, thank you.
Thank you for this post. It quenched something deep in me. Especially the merging of the spiritual and political. I am also wondering where a good place to start to study Hermeticism might be?
The place I started was here: https://bota.org
The way you speak on cognitive dissonance is so refreshing to read. I always want to hug you after I catch up with your posts.
Rob, you always have been and always will be a wonderful compliment to humanity. I cherish all your writings. Sometimes especially what I don’t understand or relate to. I either learn or accept there are mystical thinkings beyond my comprehension adding to my enjoyment of life.
Thank you, Rob. Thank you, Sally. How important this community is in supporting the creation of the Greater Community.
Dear Rob
Such a lovely post!
Thank you for your eloquence and warmth.
For me, every day of life is a journey where I aim to vibrate at a high level and to focus on being open, positive and accepting of others.
Of course, it can be challenging at times. We are all works in progress.
I pray that we can all continue to evolve and experience an ever expanding consciousness rooted in kindness and understanding.
Blessings to you and to all.
I was wondering if you are familiar with Robert Sapolsky and his proposition that there is no free will. I share your enthusiasm regarding divine intelligence, but I have to say I have found his work compelling.
I'm familiar with Sapolsky and his proposition. I don't share any of his suppositions about the nature of will, so his ideas are not meaningful to me.
Thanks!