The Mushroom Spoke Again: In Dialogue with Terence McKenna. {poetry}
Somehow it comes back to me, the forbidden knowledge. And the elves in the garden start developing voices. And the mushroom speaks again.
Browsing Tag:
ignorance
This Light of Mine.
It is not extinguishable. It cannot be held captive by your distorted view of the Divine. Its ownership cannot be assigned to you. It is now running from this room. It is fleeing this church, and it is coming home to the Church of My Body. It has lived through thousands of years of sinking, ...
What Is Yoga, Really?
Patanjali recognized this inherent limitation. In his often quoted and sourced Yoga Sutras, he states in one of the opening verses that Yoga is 'chitta vritti nirodha', roughly translating to 'the restraining or end of all fluctuations of the mind'.
The American Mind.
The American Mind readily invokes God as a sedative, but only when visited by national disaster. Otherwise, it claims diplomatic immunity from what God suggests and morality requires.
Embracing Passion: The Fist in the Velvet Glove.
Today Passion arrives adorned in the scarlet blaze of fury, yet swathed in her mantle of wisdom. It is not an iron fist she has encased in velvet gloves, because iron shatters far too easily. Her fists are Neutron stars. Upon her soft lips is a forbearing smile, but don’t be fooled! Behind her ...
Magic Mirror on the Wall, Who Is the Ugliest Beast? {poetry}
The old mirror is wise, dispelling the lies that left me insecure.
Our struggle is not in vain, and I am ready for change that starts with a heart that is pure.
Dismantle Fear and Ignorance to Eradicate Racism, Raise Consciousness, and Embrace Equality.
I have kept quiet because I don’t know what to say. I’m afraid I might offend people by saying the wrong thing. I don’t know how I can help. I don’t know how I can make things better. I don’t know how to get people to remember. But I know this: I cannot stay silent any longer.
Creating Love: 6 Ideas for Love Warriors.
When seemingly senseless things happen, feelings of confusion and helplessness are prevalent. As a culture, it is important to grieve. It is also vital to use the events as a catalyst for action. A clear mission can help us move forward. Just as there was a cycle of evolution and revolution in ...
What’s All This Fuss About White Privilege?
There are a lot of things I don't have to worry about, simply because of the color of my skin. This is my unearned and ever present white privilege.
I Will Raise My Daughter To Be A Goddess, Not A Doormat. {poetry}
I will teach my daughter to have faith in many things.
Let her know that God is not a requirement.
I will teach her that the gender of whom she loves is up to her,
And that she decides whom she spends her life with.