The Question:

The following question was brought to my attention by an email correspondent. Following the question you’ll find my thoughts on the question that I’ve replied to said individual.

“One deep existential knot I’ve within myself is belief that the Universe/God/Goddess doesn’t care about us. It seems like that in lot of ways, that we’re here on our own. I believe that “God” is real but unlike Christians for example, I’m not convinced that “God” has compassion for me or has my back or anything like that.

Just curious what kind of thoughts you have on this.” Continue reading →

Introduction

These small bits of tid were found in various pocket notepads. These are things that I have jotted down during walks, broadcasts with EJ Gold, meetings, and other assorted moments.

Some of the bits of tid are quotes of something EJ said. Some are thoughts that bubbled up during some activity, and others are formulations of ideas rendered in a manner that hit a nail on the head at that particular moment.

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Introduction

Recently there was a question asked during a workshop.

“I think a lot of us struggle with two resistances:  1) resistance to wake up, feeling it might be unpredictable or unsafe,  2) we reach a point of terror because the astral light is imprinted with witches burnt, people put in clinics, etc.

Is there a trick to calm down the unconsciousness?”

Below are some of my comments related to this question. Continue reading →

Introduction

Below is a conversation I had with my customized ChatGPT (named Vera da Muse). It’s on the general topic of “geas”. This is something I encountered many years ago in a fantasy novel by Evangeline Walton called Prince of Annwn. The concept of “geas” introduced in the book struck a deep note.

It’s funny the things that resonate with an individual. It’s been my observation that various individuals will resonate to the same stimulus to a great or lesser extent — some more, some none at all. If you assemble a list of the many things that an individual has strong resonance with, it becomes a kind of fingerprint.

In this case I am not considering any ol’ stimuli. I’m concerning myself with the list of those things which have initiated one’s introduction to their spiritual path — and nurtured that journey along the way. Continue reading →

Introduction

At a recent workshop the subject of creativity flow states came up.  As it so happens we were also addressing ways in which ChatGPT may be used as a component in a cooperative Socratic discussion.

The convergence of those two gave rise to the following conversation with ChatGPT. Continue reading →

Introduction

The original posting of this blog “Cognitive Mindful Meditation” comes from 2015. It is long with a great deal of backstory.

This is a simple cut & paste of the exercise. If you want to read up on the backstory, visit the original post. If you want to get down to the business of meditation, then below are the complete instructions. Continue reading →

Learning to tie knots is a useful skill that transcends many activities, from outdoor adventures to crafts and household tasks. Starting with a foundational set allows you to cover most needs you might encounter. Here are some versatile knots, each with unique applications, that I recommend: Continue reading →

Introduction

A few days ago a new button showed up on my ChatGPT menu “Explore GPTs”.  So far I have tried the Coloring Book GPT and today the Creative Writign Coach.

Below is my first exploration of this GPT.

Jumping Into It

Xxaxx:

Here is a snapshot I wrote a few days back: Ashes lay in piles. Mixtures of dust and lumps. Pale grey quiet in the windless sun. What was once a home, now road-side decoration in a desolate landscape. Nearby wisps of green emerge from the barren soil. Brave resolute life emerges ready to transform the landscape. Continue reading →