2020 – Step 158: Human Rising

"Capricious - (adjective) - governed or characterized by caprice: impulsive, unpredictable." Life outside the Fishbowl.  Actions speak louder than words.  Worthwhile is seldom easy.  No one said any of this would be easy.  The world will look totally different in 30 days.  Minds are being "moved."  It takes time.  For today - the Soul is …

2020 – Step 103: Sunday Blessings – Life After Death

"Expiate - (verb) - to extinguish guilt incurred by; to make amends for."  Walking on quicksand.  What if Jesus didn't die to 'save me' - but instead - Jesus died to "show me HOW to save myself?"  What if all consumer purchases were made on a sliding scale based on income?  What if actions matched …

2020 – Step 21: Breathing Fresh Air

"That's how my life is now: I'm walking without fear, and if there are mistakes to be made, I'll make them, learn from them, and keep going."  ~Mary J. Blige (singer - songwriter - Shero) The slowdown is slowing down.  Constriction occurs to help determine the "correct path."  Ego likes to jump in when challenge …

Step 346: Without Denial

"Do stuff.  Be clenched.  Curious.....don't wait for society's kiss on your forehead."  ~Susan Sontag (Vassar Commencement Address 2003) Turn off Cruise Control.  Confucianism - Islam - Christianity - Hinduism (scriptural belief systems) all focus on "Kenosis" - transcendence of "Self" for the benefit of others. Mainstream does not like radical change.  The currency of the …

Step 325: Earth – to – Heaven

"Heterodox - (adjective) - contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form or an established religion: unorthodox, unconventional.  Holding unorthodox opinions or doctrines." Stop thinking like a Human.  Purpose finds Human - Human does not find Purpose.  Compassion is NOT stopping what you're doing to rush in and rescue another.  It is …