People discuss wokeness a lot lately. For example, some folks urge people to “stay woke”, while others criticize the dangers of what they term “woke” politics. Either way, the word woke is an emotionally laden word. As such, it may be helpful to examine the word more carefully. Did You Know? The term woke has… Continue reading About Wokeness and Love
What is the cause of inflation? We have experienced inflation in the United States (and globally) for the last couple of years. And it is hard on people. So naturally, people frequently discuss the cause of inflation, often in hopes that we can stop inflation or decrease it. I am especially interested in conversations about… Continue reading The Cause of Inflation
I have been walking 10,000 steps a day for two years, and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. So, although I am writing a little less frequently on my blog in order to finish some blog-related projects right now (see this post about it), it seemed appropriate to write to… Continue reading 10,000 Steps a Day for Two Years
Dear All: I wanted to give you an update on Love is Stronger. I have been on a general social media break for the last couple of months. I usually take a couple of social media breaks a year to give my brain a rest. But my recent break is also related to some long-term… Continue reading A Winter Update from Love is Stronger
Yesterday while preparing for classes, I was reviewing some historical lessons about tyranny. Once upon a time, people believed in the Divine Right of rulers. This view suggested that God had given rulers power, and so, therefore, they could just do whatever they wanted and people just had to put up with it because Deus… Continue reading About Tyranny
Several times this week, I have read on social media people suggesting that kindness is weakness. It always surprises me when I read things like this. On the one hand, I can understand how someone might come to believe that kindness is a sign of weakness. Sometimes people mistake kindness for niceness. I don’t think… Continue reading Is Being Kind a Sign of Weakness?
I was discussing Plato's Allegory of the Cave[1] in one of my classes last week. This story, which I heard for the first time in college, is the story that made me eventually become a philosopher. I love it, and I think everyone should know about it. Here is the basic gist (with a few… Continue reading Are You in Plato’s Cave?
I have been thinking a lot lately about a love vs. ego-driven life. In an Instagram post the other day, I wrote about loving goals vs. egocentric goals. So, it made me think of living a love-driven life rather than an ego-driven life. To explain the difference between a love-driven vs. an ego-driven life, I’m… Continue reading Non-Dualism and a Love vs. Ego-Driven Life
Dear All: As I mentioned a few posts ago, I am working on some courses, art, and book projects related to my my blog content. Right now, it is hard for me to work on these projects and blog a lot at the same time. So I will be blogging a little less frequently for… Continue reading Update from Love is Stronger
Greetings from my social media break, Friends! I am taking a general break from social media until July, but I like staying in touch periodically while I am away. I have been having a really great break resting and working on a lot of fun projects. In fact, my projects relate to you! I am… Continue reading Greetings from My Social Media Break
