The Utility of Gods: Archetypes and the Human Brain
Our brains are evolved for survival, not necessarily for truth. But what if we can use that biological quirk to our advantage? Explore how viewing…
Spirituality
The Final Step of Deconstruction: Letting Go
Leaving evangelical Christianity is rarely a straight line. For me, it took a journey through doubt, aggressive atheism, and a period of deep anger before…
The Danger of the Easy Out: Why I Avoid the Label of “Buddhist”
Is your belief system a bridge or a wall? While it’s convenient to use a label like “Buddhist” to end a debate, doing so creates…
The King of the Wood Part II – The Value of Mythology
Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest….
The King of the Wood
Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest….
There’s no single source of truth
Adaptation is key to survival, even when it requires us to challenge our old worldviews. Coming from a religious background, I learned a few lessons…
On Ignorance
Ignorance may be natural, but “being ignorant isn’t a bad thing.” Buddhism teaches two core concepts, Impermanence and No-Self, that provide insight to help us…
Accepting Death
Death is unavoidable, so why not live life fully, embracing the good moments and accepting the inevitable? Buddhism offers ways to recognize and accept the…
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Uncover the truth of suffering and its origin. Learn how to remove yourself from craving and dissatisfaction, and discover the path to freedom with the…
Can we really bring about an end to suffering?
Craving and clinging can lead to dukkha, but liberation is possible – the Noble Eightfold Path guides us to freedom and peace. Follow it to…