Critical Thought in Our Modern World (Part I)
Imagine waking up to a world where almost no one asks questions anymore. Imagine a society so overwhelmed by noise, speed, and information overload that…
Balancing Ego and Selflessness
Too much ego can lead to isolation and missed opportunities for connection, while excessive selflessness may cause burnout and resentment. By…
Our Greatest Hope for the Future?
Questioning the foundations of traditional faith and proposing a different vision of God touches sensitive nerves. Why was Spinoza's proposal…
A Theory of Stupidity
People dismiss obvious truths or succumb to the sway of power structures and group influences. Bonhoeffer's reflections serve not only as a…
Deus sive Natura
Spinoza's personal experiences with religious and intellectual exclusion fuelled his advocacy for freedom of thought and tolerance. He…
The Spirit That Moves Us
In order to create our reality - to make things happen in our experience of the world - we operate at all levels of our being: the spiritual,…
Two Sides of the Same Coin
The Buddha and Jesus were walking through the streets of Jerusalem, when a woman came running up to them, her five children with her. Bursting…
The Sapling and The Oak
Once upon a time there was a little shy sapling. He stood in the ground and danced in the wind, yet he was dissatisfied with his existence. He…
Much Ado About Nothing
One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been to raise our youngest granddaughter since she was born. Like me, she loves motorbikes,…