Could it be true that happiness is a slippery, elusive, illusion – or is it actually obtainable? The very thought of trying to answer that question may makes most of us turn to the easier conclusion that happiness is not a very sustainable state of being. Sure, it may come and go; when I buy a new outfit, go on an exciting date, get a promotion, go on vacation, have a few drinks, but what happens in between?
September 1, 2009
The question of choosing to lead a life of Spirituality rather than following a particular religion on face value sounds rather progressive and inclusive. I’ve heard numerous folks of the Spirituality creed happily proclaim their newly found freedom from organized religion’s archaic and exclusive format and agenda. However, to me, the message of inclusion is generally stressed by both Judaism and Christianity, with instructions as treat your neighbor as you would like to be treated, you are obligated not to stand by while your neighbor’s blood is spilled, not to commit adultery, steal, murder, bear false witness, gossip, honor your parents, as well as your teachers.
September 1, 2009
Imagine attending a university where there were no classes, no curricula, no standards, no professors, administrators, or any other measurable criteria for earning a diploma. How would one gain a meaningful and tangible education if the sole criterion rested upon ones inner conception of what felt like a college degree. I liken this analogy to a person who professes to be a follower of spirituality, rather than organized religion.
July 16, 2009
If you are interested in the influence that African-American women had on the Blues scene, you might want to look into recordings of Memphis Minnie - born Lizzie Douglas in 1897. On her eighth birthday, she was given a guitar, and subsequently learned how to play blues guitar and banjo.
September 1, 2009
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