Why Are You Here

“Self-mastery is the only true power you will ever gain in this life. HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS Still dies. NO FEAR.“

How Much Are You Willing to Unlearn?

“The iceberg is melting rapidly. So very sorry.”   Recently, I had an unforeseen hiatus for many weeks. I didn’t anticipate it, but thankfully it was useful. I learned several things, and also unlearned a few more things. What is the saying? — Nothing is wasted. Initially I wrote several paragraphs explaining the reasoning for…

Truth Is A Sword—The Real Self

Truth is a sword. Two-edged, no doubt. Daunting. Sovereign. This symbol, like countless others, has been twisted and grossly distorted. It is feared. A sword can indeed be used to steal from others—life, limb, well-being, peace. But a surgeon’s scalpel can also heal, clear away infection or tissue which has died. It can remove poisons…

Dare To Notice What’s Staring At You

Have you noticed the face of Empire looming over you? It’s there. With its hot breath and sharpened teeth and its cold, threatening eyes. You have undoubtedly felt it, like a bewildering cloud of chaos all around you that you can’t quite pinpoint. But have you noticed it, with your powers of rational attention and…