Alternative Spirituality

I browsed the internet a bit, because it has been decades since I read Zuzuki and Watts. I found this article exploring the differences and similarities between the Buddhist traditions and psychoanalysis techniques. I thought this was a good explanation of the self, non-self conundrum and meditation.

Understanding of Self: Buddhism and…[Read more]

We are human beings. Not human doings. It would help if we did not identify ourselves by what we do, and that includes meditation. What we are, in essence, is unknowable. What is consciousness?

As long as merit continues to be doled out dependent upon what one “does” for a living (and should we be forced to do ANYthing, just to survive?), we…[Read more]

That is because, who the fuck defines beauty, anyway? Those who die with the most toys or notoriety win what?

And yes.  As a sort of offshoot of this – I was just thinking yesterday that Elon Musk truly does not see a more beautiful sunset, or illuminating ray of sunshine, than I do; setting aside any diversions such as where we are when we see it, our mindset or circumstances when we see it.  There is nothing that keeps me from seeing and feeling the s…[Read more]

Everything you said was. Yes, I saw Changing of the Gods. I watch anything that I can, but what I’ve really done since 2020 was to devote time to Rick Levine’s Level I and II courses. I think he shows respect for anyone’s practice or “out there” philosophy. I keep taking enough courses through him. Big respect for people like Rick Levine, who is…[Read more]

I don’t think Barbara Hand Clow is related to Robert Hand, no. When I went to that Astrological convention in Denver, I think it was 1998, I sat between Jeffrey Wolf Greene and Demetra George. We were talking about Chiron, and I mentioned Clow’s book, Chiron, the Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner and Outer Planets. Both of them looked at me like I…[Read more]

I just saw an interview with Barbara Hand Cloud (any relation to Rob?) and I find Caroline Casey to be cosmic as hell.

I wish I had more time this past month for astrology, but I can’t seem to find time until this week.

Thanks.

@Awknid2 (you know she will live on in your heart, but it doesn’t make it feel different now).

I’m not taking this course, so maybe you’ll share some information on timing here. I have taken all other courses he offered, so I can revisit any of those for discussion, which is always great to do.

Here’s to the unity of us all…

around the 18th or so.  It has been a very hard past week for my family.  The pretty kitty in my avatar is on her death bed.  We have been visited by a raven, too.  Very freaky!  I’m looking forward to the break Rick discusses by the end of next week.

He is so much fun to watch!  Really well-read and intelligent guy.  I am going to take the co…[Read more]