spiritual awakening and enlightenment in today’s world

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite.

Archive for July, 2004

The Day after Tomorrow (Or two years after next?)

Monday, July 26th, 2004 Posted in Movies / TV / Stage, Peace and Justice | 1 Comment »

There's been almost a glut of good movies this summer. I really haven't had time to comment on most of them yet, and probably won't get to some of them. I was actually going to pass on making any mention ...

The system works. (Don’t look behind the curtain.)

Thursday, July 22nd, 2004 Posted in My Life, Peace and Justice, Spirituality | No Comments »

A week ago a friend of mine was thrown into jail, charged with trespassing. He was innocent, but because his accuser complained loudly enough, he was tossed into jail, without an opportunity to meet with, let alone to be represented ...

This is the funniest Flash

Monday, July 19th, 2004 Posted in Humor | No Comments »

This is the funniest Flash movie I've ever seen! Check it out! This Land

It’s dry here

Thursday, July 15th, 2004 Posted in My Life, Spirituality | No Comments »

Almost everyone I know has periods of spiritual dryness. I certainly am not past that; I'm in such a period right now. There's a lot of doubt underneath the surface—"Is any of this helping? Am I stupid for seeking enlightenment? ...

My first maritime rescue mission!

Sunday, July 4th, 2004 Posted in My Life | No Comments »

A friend of mine invited me along for some boating this morning. We took out a 23-foot fishing yacht, and enjoyed the waters of Hampton Roads between Norfolk and Hampton. It was choppy on the east side of the Hampton ...