It is called ‘metanoia’, a central transmutation in the way we imagine life to be. A person who has attained this moral and psychological level is freed from the unconsidered assumptions and unconscious fetters of his society.
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Metanoia and Walking with your Enemy by Thomas Moore
Posted in Books, Multimedia, Philosophy, Psychology, tagged Christianity, Culture, Israel, Life, Love, Philosophy, Relationships, Religion, War on January 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Peter Matthiessen & Subhankar Banerjee
Posted in Audio, Books, Ecology, tagged Books, Culture, Photography, Travel, Writing on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Peter Matthiessen Reads From Shadow Country
Listen to Peter Matthiessen reading from Shadow Country. Dr. Robert Newman, PhD introduces Peter Matthiessen. Peter is joined by his fellow collaborator, humanitarian, environmental activist and internationally acclaimed photographer Subhankar Banerjee. Subhankar presents a discussion on their recent adventures in the Arctic.
Poll: Should the Electoral College be Abolished?
Posted in Culture, Economy, Polls, tagged Culture, Election 2008, History, Media, Obama, politics, Poll, Random on November 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Electoral College or Popular Vote?
Do you live in a settled red or blue state and feel that your vote doesn’t matter? Do you think the Electoral College is undermining the democratic process in the United States? Should the President be elected by popular vote? What do you think? We invite you to vote, view the [...]
Poet Andrei Codrescu
Posted in Culture, tagged Art, Culture, Poetry on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After The Bailout
Need a good laugh? In the mood to enjoy a superbly entertaining piece of writing? delivered with charisma and gusto?
Then checkout Andrei Codrescu reading his piece After the Bailout on NPR! Enjoy!
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95567782
Joseph Campbell
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Culture, Myth on March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today, March 26, is Joseph Campbell’s birthday. If he were still alive he would be 104 years old.
Happy birthday Joe. We miss you. For more information on Joseph Campbell please visit the Joseph Campbell Foundation.
Listen to Bill Mckibben Discussing Literature, Climate Change and the 350 Movement.
Posted in Audio, Culture, Ecology, tagged Anthology, Culture, Ecology, Environment, Literature, Writing on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In this recording scholar, author and activist Bill McKibben discusses literature, political organizing, environmental writing and activism, the art of anthologizing, Thoreau, Muir and Stegner, the wild, climate change, and the significance of 350.
Listen to Bill McKibben:
Part one: Introduction
Part two: Bill’s Remarks
Part three: Questions & Answers
Bill McKibben On Amazon.com
Listen to Amy Irvine Discussing Trespass with Doug Fabrizio.
Posted in Audio, Culture, Ecology, tagged Books, Culture, Ecology on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In this interview with Doug Fabrizio of KUER radio in Salt Lake City, Amy Irvine discusses her new book, her heritage, inspiration and struggles, reflects on the romanticism that informs much of western culture, contemplates her intimate connection with the desert, and much more.
Amy Irvine’s Trespass: Living at the Edge of the Promised Land
Posted in Books, Culture, tagged Books, Culture, Ecology, Education, Environment, Poetry, Spirituality, wisdom on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Know what Terry Tempest Williams, Robert Redford, Nora Gallagher, Gary Ferguson and others are saying about Amy Irvine? Read below and find out.
Zeitgeist the Movie and Z-Day the Event.
Posted in Culture, Journal, Philosophy, Polls, tagged Art, Bible, Christianity, Culture, Current Events, Entertainment, Events, Film, God, Government, History, Internet, Jesus, Life, Marketing, Media, Movies, Myth, News, Opinion, Peace, politics, Religion, Society, Technology, Theology, War, Web 2.0 on February 21, 2008 | 8 Comments »
In considering the significance of Zeitgeist: The Movie as a cultural phenomenon it is astonishing to realize the magnitude and scope of the upcoming Z Day event!!! Following a quiet, humble, anonymous release (on the Internet) of a well-crafted, provocative, contentious movie, a simple request was made suggesting ordinary people take some initiative and help promote awareness for the film. Read More…
Dollarcasting
Posted in Culture, Journal, Philosophy, tagged Culture, Economy, Environment, Philosophy, politics, simplicity on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The most important votes we cast are the purchases we make everyday.
The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. -Albert Einstein
Only by realizing the connection between the [...]
The Real Revolution – Part 2 of 2
Posted in Culture, Philosophy, Video, tagged Alchemy, Culture, Education, God, Health, Hope, Love, People, Philosophy, politics, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality, Transformation, Video, YouTube on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
J Krishnamurti
Read the intro for this entry at The Real Revolution – Part 1 of 2
The Art and Value of Listening
Books by Jiddu Krishnamurti
Recommended Reading.
Total Freedom: The Essential Krishnamurti
Think on These Things
As One Is
First and Last Freedom
On Fear
Awakening of Intelligence
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The Real Revolution – Part 1 of 2
Zeitgeist: Addendum & A [...]
The Real Revolution – Part 1 of 2
Posted in Culture, Philosophy, tagged Alchemy, Culture, Education, God, Health, Hope, Love, People, Philosophy, politics, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality, Transformation, Video, YouTube on February 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
J Krishnamurti
For detailed background information concerning Jiddu Krishnamurti please see his profile on wikipedia.
Krishnamurti is not without his critics and detractors, however, the list of dignitaries, seers, luminaries, scholars and scientists influenced by Krishnamurti is remarkable.
George Bernard Shaw declared Krishnamurti to be the most beautiful human being he ever saw. Krishnamurti was close friends with [...]
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