Scientifically I believe individuals are products of their environment. I think evil people are caused by evil environments. Regarding capitalism and private property rights, I understand that they can have a tendency to concentrate wealth. My main problem with a system of government is that it institutionalizes violence. I think every system of government tried … [Read more…]
Make time to work on yourself, not just in yourself. You gain leverage when you view yourself neutrally. When you are dispassionate and able to not take self-criticism personally, you can grow more effectively. When you work on yourself, you aren’t held back by ideas of being consistent with history. You can evolve by shedding … [Read more…]
I don’t see people as good or evil, I see products of environments. Some environments are better than others, these produce better people. A war cannot produce wealth, it merely diverts it toward unsustainable ends. But human minds aren’t unsustainable, they have unlimited capacity to learn. They should be embraced with positive thoughtful environments. But … [Read more…]
Why do you think we do what we do? Are we culturally or biologically indentured to our past? Is the past writing rules that no longer make sense? On a personal note, why do you do what you do? Do you do it for love, beauty, truth? Do you feel you are making a difference, … [Read more…]
When I look at the world, I see vast open space cultivated only very microscopically by the genius of human kind. I think the world is headed in a peaceful, prosperous, and positive direction. I think the reservoir of human thought cannot be exhausted. We build upon each success. We pave the roads that our … [Read more…]
Who knows? The practice of the fool is scarcely effective, but it takes the wise among wise to know how to teach him. And if the Mystery of reality wants to change him, only then will it occur. Consider the benefits, hold them in your mind. I can’t announce for you in particular problem, all … [Read more…]
I am fortunate. To be a human, but also during this time and place in the history of creation: when the great societies are shifting toward a freer peace away from brutal simplicities. I don’t know what Man will do with his remaining time in the universe, whether it will be spent softly and eagerly … [Read more…]
What are you rushing for? What is more important than now? Live every action like it’s an offering to your highest self, to the best of humanity and the gods. You are not in control, you just have the illusion. “I know I am Master!” says the puppet. You are trapped in the moment. Live … [Read more…]
It’s hard to both create the newer system and work inside the older one day-to-day. It’s easier if you can sit down and visualize the whole procedure then zoom in to each group of tasks and break those up until the switch is understandable. Breaking down the problem shows that each step is conquerable. Nothing … [Read more…]
A blank slate is quicker to absorb than one you have to first erase. The preconceptions you have built up hold you back, they prevent you from seeing interesting new connections.