When I was in elementary school, I earned the responsibility of serving as a crosswalk safety captain. I wore a white strap around my...

I’m not a fan of the slogan “Make America Great Again” for a myriad of reasons: America was never ‘great’ for everyone; the past is gone for a reason; resurrecting what had worked in former eras is like reanimating a corpse - it doesn’t come back like it had been or like you wish. The “good old days” may be better in your memories of them than they actually were; that’s nostalgia, but that wistful affection for by-gone days is just the spin you choose for the memories. What a

Be honest.  How many of you read the title of this essay/blog post and rolled your eyes?  I invite you to keep an open mind and continue reading. Joanna Woolfold shares in her book, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, “Astrology has been described as a stairway leading into your deeper self. It holds out the promise that you do not have to pass through life reacting blindly to experience, that you can, within limits, direct your own destiny and in the process reach a tr

We all know that civilizations rise and fall.  They follow similar patterns, a cycle that describes its predictable rise, peak, and fall, moving through stages like growth, expansion, stability, decline (complacency, corruption, apathy), crisis (infighting, instability, elite overproduction, warfare), and eventual collapse, then transformation into a new form. Think of the civilizations throughout history that have collapsed; here are a few: Maya, Indus Valley, Akkadian Empir

Being a lifelong learner gives us advantages. How do we move through life each day, each week, each month, even when chaos seems to envelop us and the world seems to crashing around us?   Three key aspects make the journey meaningful: learning new things, slowing down to make the most of each moment, and acknowledging appreciation for what we already have.  This week’s blog topic is about identifying what we want to learn this year; it is an updated version of a topic explor

Happy 2026 “It may occur that a [writer]has already printed something on the identical subject - great minds think alike, you know” (Carl Theodor von Unlanski from The Woeful History Of The Unfortunate Eudoxia , 1816). And, I’m reminded of this observation: “There is nothing new under the sun” (King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 1:9 of the Christian bible). When I wrote the working title for this essay, I didn’t know that the title was already published by Marvin Liao on SubStack e

[Since this is the perfect time to consider what to commit to in the coming year, I’m updating and republishing this post from its first publication in March 2022.] Why do short-term experiments work well when resolutions often fail to stick? A new year will soon be born this week, full of unexpected pleasures and challenges, full of potential, full of opportunities to live the life we want. How many of us make New Year’s resolutions? If you have ever made resolutions, how d

“Should you start bursting popular myths or should you let the people believe that which maybe they're just hearsay?” (Anonymous, https://quotelers.com/topics/48360-myth-busting ).  How many myths have we taken as truth because our parents, teachers, preachers, the culture have repeated them over the decades, centuries?   This week, we’ll explore bursting a few of these myths because being informed and honest about what is and isn’t truth makes us better thinking people. Here

"The words ‘question’ and ‘quest’ are cognates. Only through inquiry can we discover truth” (Sagan 365). In Part I of this series, Metaphysical Moments, I discussed the definition of ‘Metaphysics’, of what it is and of what it is not. In Part II, I continued highlighting Metaphysical aspects by examining Metaphysical Universal Principles. Part III looked at what ‘deconstruction’ is and lay the groundwork for how Metaphysical practices and principles can transmute traditional

“I used to have all the answers—chapter and verse. Now I’m happily uncertain and enjoying the wonder and mystery of life” (Harris n.p.). Joshua Harris was a popular young evangelical Christian pastor and author of the book that  allegedly damaged some people by pushing the religious ‘purity culture’: I Kissed Dating Goodbye, published in 1997.  By July 2019, Mr. Harris began to publicly deconstruct Christian religious dogma from his life and proclaimed he was no longer ident

“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies.  My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness” (The Dalai Lama). During Part I of looking at Metaphysics, I shared the definition of ‘Metaphysics’, of what it is and of what it is not. This week’s post continues highlighting Metaphysical aspects by examining Metaphysical Universal Principles.  Some claim there are 7 Universal Laws; others claim there are 12 or 33.  I lean toward minimalis

For the next few weeks, my posts will discuss aspects of Metaphysics.  This week focuses on the basics of Metaphysics, its etymology, definition, what it is, and what it’s not. I recently earned my PhD in Metaphysical Sciences, so this is a topic I’m passionate about; I hope you are interested too or are curious to find out more. I began my study of Metaphysics when I deconstructed the religion I was indoctrinated into.  It took decades to pull apart, examine, and question e

[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAn-AWXtHv0 ] What if all millionaires and billionaires were philanthropists to make a difference in the lives of millions of people? What if everyone, every corporation, and every religious organization paid their fair share of taxes to benefit all of us? What if being thin, physically appealing, and not being seem as a “host body” weren't considered important for women to be valued? What if the patriarchy dissolved and society didn’t favor

(a longer than usual blog post because it's a critical issue) Do you take education for granted?  Do you value education?  Do you not see the merit in being educated? When people and countries don’t focus on education for everyone, the effects are longterm.  I’m not referring to just higher education, such as what universities provide, or to just trade schools where employable skills are learned. And, I’m not simply referring to going through compulsory 1-12 years of educa

Many of us, who grew up in the 1960s/1970s, listened to, sang, and demonstrated to classic protest songs.  They inspired us, encouraged us, and motivated us to action.   Today, as back then, we need protest songs. Why are protest songs powerful?: Emotional resonance:  They evoke strong feelings that connect listeners to social issues. Cultural reflection:  They capture the spirit of a movement and reflect societal struggles. Mobilization tool:  They inspire action and unite

Here we are in the fall-winter season.  In Louisiana, where I am currently living, the calendar may indicate ‘fall’, but it’s not...

While I’m likely not sharing anything you don’t already know or sense, stress levels in America in 2025 are at an all-time high, “…nearly...

You probably know at least one extreme fan of a football team. Can you picture that person? Supporting your sports team and showing...

The triple goddess, The Maiden / The Mother / The Crone, is a beautiful archetype set of the stages of a womyn’s life.  Yes, I use an...

After you read this sentence, close your eyes and picture walking into your grandma’s house.  What do you see?  What do you hear?  What...