Depression and pure love

To love is to suffer and there can be no love otherwise (Dostoevsky)

How can “religion” NOT be political? Sheryl Crow, Jump In…

“Every day is a winding road” At this point in a long interview – some (though not all) of which was intellectual masturbation, it seemed like this dialog ostensibly about the “gift of faith” (said multiple times before this) is about to become too self-serving for the host’s and guest’s tribal affiliations. Then, I wasContinue reading “How can “religion” NOT be political? Sheryl Crow, Jump In…”

The Sometimes of Individual Freedom: Holy Spirit Nonsense

I understand. When you’re young, you’re trying to please or impress parents, teachers, coaches, peers. Please or impress. Ends of a spectrum. A masculine side of a personality wants to rebel and escape. A feminine side of a personality wants to bond and belong. Both are high-energy animation by spirits that battle the worldly pressuresContinue reading “The Sometimes of Individual Freedom: Holy Spirit Nonsense”

Teachers, at the end of your year…

Like most of you, most of them are looking forward to a break. But do not forget about the few who aren’t… They are why you teachers matter beyond anyone’s understanding…