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- J. Krishnamurti, Theosophy, and the fabrication of the “new age” movement
- Alcohol & drugs as poison or medicine: comments by Chögyam Trungpa
- How mind (control) works: perception is shaped by assumption
- The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – a beautiful interpretation by Emmet Fox
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Tag Archives: trust
M. Scott Peck on “pseudocommunity” versus true community
A lot of times when we want something, we adopt a positive, assertive attitude and focus very hard on what we’re trying to achieve. This may be a great technique for many things, but is it sufficient if what we … Continue reading
What women want…
Yes, gentle reader, I’m also an expert in what women want. Actually, no… But I’ve found a quote from someone who might be. Here’s a few remarks from Dr. John Gray about what women (and men) want: Men mistakenly expect … Continue reading
Sex, love, trust, and Truth
As in other areas of life, my orientation to sex was learned from things like tv, movies, and parents. When people in the movies are upset with someone they might call them a “dick”, but when it gets really bad, … Continue reading