Monthly Archives: September 2012

“What is myth?”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Major Tom

In college, one of my best friends (Rick Ramell) and I took a class from Dr. Soo Bach Choi.  At the beginning of the first class, he asked this question. Recently, I was listening to the Power of Myth with … Continue reading →

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Higher Nature

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Major Tom

Joseph Campbell once said: “Put yourself in situations to invoke your higher nature.” To me, this means that you’re not copping out when you decide to be non confrontational, or if you decide that being around a certain person can … Continue reading →

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Don’t resist change and be enlightened

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Major Tom

When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into its dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment. Pema Chödrön http://www.tricycle.com/dharma-talk/fundamental-ambiguity-being-human

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I am no one

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Major Tom

I see houses in neighborhoods, and I think – what do all these people do? Read this and tell me you don’t feel insignificant: The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported Monday that the extent of Arctic sea ice … Continue reading →

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Impermanence

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Major Tom

Although referred to as a part of Buddhist protocol, we can apply this to our own metaphor. For instance, there are things around your home that you have done to make it comfortable and appealing to you.  But, let’s say, … Continue reading →

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