This world is composed of the Unserious. Society is created by the Unserious. Lost in the feverish pursuit of pleasure. Intoxicated by society’s liquors, and mesmerized by its neon lights. From electronic emails that litter my inbox To reflexive replies to my writings on social media. How do I do this? How do I […]
It is only man who compromises. Nature does not. For man has ulterior motives. Nature does not. Scriptures litter the landscape of history. The Gita is read by millions. Taught in classrooms. Recited by scholars. And memorized by priests and pundits. To what avail? It has resulted in little more than spiritual […]
This public discourse is for One Particular Human. The one who it is for, will understand. Those of you, whom after reading this public discourse, remain confused, outraged, or feel that you are trying to be led away from retreats, coaches, and meditation instructors . . . This discourse is not for you. […]
Man spends an entire life Knowing not what he is truly seeking. Grasping at straws He moves blindly Spending enormous effort And wasting his life. What is it that you are seeking? Some may say, wealth. There is practicality in this. For wealth affords man significant freedoms. However, if we examine […]
Do “I” have teachings for the world? There are no teachings. Words appear on a page. They disappear from the mind. A mind empty of thoughts Is all that needs to be learned. A compulsion to teach Serves only the self. The mind that moves toward helping human beings Is a mind […]
A person posts a selfie, or a twitter photo in which he is smiling. What is he smiling about? Why does he appear excited? He seeks to give a message to the world that he is happy, or that he has something valuable to sell, or that he can “help you.” The excitement about […]
Technology has indeed created numerous benefits for man. Young individuals, through coding, and other mediums have created remarkable things. On balance, however, the digital age has destroyed the human being. Some years ago, I went to purchase a cell phone. This is how the conversation unfolded: “I would like to purchase a phone.” “What […]
A man may travel the far corners of the Earth, and find not a single genuine human. Stand witness to a social gathering. Should you have the eyes and the heart to see it, And you will find not a single true human in the room. Laughter hides pain. Smiles conceal wounds. Intelligence […]
I had waited years to set eyes upon him. So many things I had been searching for. So much I longed to know. A strange place. Through the dense mist. The figure of a man, back turned toward me. Silent. I feel a hesitation, an anxiety . . . Questions race through my mind. Followed […]
Luck and fortune are not kings, but slaves. They are not the creators of fate. They are the followers of man’s will. Why does one man fail, and another succeed? Why does one seem cursed, while another appears to be a favorite of the gods? Man “gets” what is acceptable to him. And […]