This phrase if contemplated with understanding and some awareness of history, may open doors of understanding to certain readers. “Islam is the religion of nature. Islam, the religion of nature, confirms the Divinely ordained nature of the unity and harmony of the created world, not just the entities but their inter-relatedness. The air is poisoned. […]
Philosophy
On Zen, and Swordsmanship. Minimoto Mushashi’s advice for a good life
Selective quotes from Mushashi’s famous book written in the 1600s. The Book of Five Rings. It is not a simple “Martial Arts Manual” It is a book on how to lead a life of success, written from the deep perspective of Zen. Such advice is a cure to the sort of simplistic wishful thinking type […]
Blast from the past (“You can’t survive without being a rebel…”)
Back in my early 20s, as an undergrad, I used to collect underground zines and newsletters. In particular, the computer underground fascinated me. I stumbled on one zine called F.U.C.K – short for “Fucked Up College Kids” put out mainly by some kids who were part of Denver’s 303 scene in the early 90s. A […]
The Governator, the value of learning words, and power
So, this post is rather important. Though it ended up being longer than I intentioned. Not to pat myself on my back, but there are things I’ve struggled with my whole life. And I know you have too. What holds you and I back, so often in life, is fear and laziness. Learning is a […]