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Author Archives: Major Tom
Positive Force
True peace is not merely the absence of negative force, but the presence of positive force.
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Look – a metaphor
Everything that is transitory, is a metaphorical reference. – Joseph Campbell
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Aum
A The beginning of life. The wonder. Ahhh. U The life itself. Full of experiences, agony, pleasure, love and distrust. M Lifes end. Hmmm. It was a good life. Then, the silence before the cycle continues.
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Persian Metaphor
The great Persian Myth that explains how Iblis (Satan) was sent to hell because he would not serve Humans and would only serve God rings true throughout the ages – as long as we recognize it’s metaphorical meaning. His … Continue reading
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Evoke your higher nature
“Your life evokes your nature and you learn more about yourself as you go on. Put yourself in situations which evoke your higher nature.” — Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth
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Creators
If God created us in him image, then he created us as creators.
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Myth or Miss
If most Christians can understand the mythology of the sacrament and the mass (communion), then it should logical to understand the virgin birth and the crucifixion as equally powerful metaphors.
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Heroes
When we recognize our metaphysical connection to others, we enable the Hero within us.
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Judgment Day
Funny how this classic Dualistic day is the end of Dualism for those that believe in dualism.
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Dualism Riddle
When Descartes met Ramana Maharshi he asked him: “Do you believe in Dualism? What was he answer?
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Duality = Judgemental
If there is judgement, then there is duality. If there is duality, then there is good an evil. In Unity, it feels as though there is no judgmental nature. It’s a paradigm of Christianity that gets lost many times. But, … Continue reading
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Metaphysical Catch 22
I think about the Unity message of put your own mask on first which is a metaphor of how airlines instruct passengers youre no good if you cant breath yourself. But, my problem, even though I like to give, … Continue reading
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Bellefontaine Vs. Urbana
One experience I had that has stuck with me, I believe, is based on the invisible connectivity of humans. Its also part of the whole competitive paradigm. Let me explain. Bellefontaine and Urbana were arch rivals. From the first games … Continue reading
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Say no more
Sorry for not writing lately, been busy. Not much better today, other than including this video: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/caddy-shack/A5C82AA1CB82F4550930A5C82AA1CB82F4550930 Next: Peak Experience
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NCAA Pun Champions
Charles and I first met at the Dalais abode. Within the first several minutes, Chuck and I found ourselves deep in a punning exchange. I think it was about cameras (a topic that lens itself to puns), but over the … Continue reading
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GTWSOH and You Can’t Beat That!
Charles, more than the Dalai, and I had a competitive streak. The Dalai played the course, of course, except when he had to grind. Anyway, since the Dalai was typically a stroke or more better per hole than Chuck and … Continue reading
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Thunderbirds from the Tee
One event that the Dalai, Chuck and I used to play was on a particular Par 5, which had a wide open fairway was the Thunderbirds from the Tee. Somewhere in the Dalais past, he had a passion to fly … Continue reading
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Practice Church
Golf is the only sport I can think of that you can get better without practice. For instance, over the winter, when Im not playing, just thinking about golf, watching it on T.V., and talking about it with others, has … Continue reading
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The Dichotomy Cycle of Mysticism
Another conundrum: Although I know what the Dalai means when he says that Eastern philosophy accepts more that doesnt fit into the logical / reasoning / have to have an answer ORDER of the Western approach. Then why am I … Continue reading
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Putting is a “Feel”
When I putt, I try not to think of too much. In fact, the more I think, the worse I putt. To me, its all about being comfortable. Heck, I dont even really like to read the green much, or … Continue reading
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Running One-Club
Golf is who you play and where you play – not the score. If you’re with friends and having fun, either the score will come, or you won’t care. At one point, when we were in shape, the Dalai Lama, … Continue reading
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Competitive Nature of Golf
More on the differences in the competitive nature of the sports one thing that I always found satisfying was recognizing how your body would move, sometimes reacting without your thinking, in basketball. Those were the best moves. Once, playing … Continue reading
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The Art of Competition
People have always considered me a competitive person maybe partly because of my athletic background (college baseball and gym rat for many years). But, in particular, with both of those situations, competing never played a part. In baseball, for … Continue reading
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Do you believe in Good & Evil?
Do you believe in Duality? Good Vs. Evil? Right Vs. Wrong? Mind Vs. Body? Immortality of the soul? What is your myth? Where are your metaphors?
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Without Duality?
If there is no duality, then is there only acceptance? Would judgments, consequences and ramifications simply become actions without a preface? Would there be injustice or for that matter, justice? Without judgments, where is evil?
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Can you help?
Do you believe you can help people? What if they don’t want your help? What if they think that by not allowing you to help them, they are helping you? What is help? Where is help? Who is help? Never … Continue reading
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Mystical Vs. Logical
In the West, we need to be cognizant of our propensity to allow logical thinking to dominate our consciousness – therefore discounting the sometimes mystical, or the idea that some things just can’t be explained.
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The Gay Judgmental Factor
Although I’m not gay (not sure why I have to say that), it is apparent to me that judgmental interpretations (of the Bible and other religious documents) about this are directly opposed to what those documents teach. What’s up with … Continue reading
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Fire Metaphor
Isn’t building a fire a great metaphor? It will keep you warm if you build it correctly – if you continue to feed it – if you don’t let it get out of hand and burn you – if you … Continue reading
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