One Shall Always Live in Hope, not Expectation
Ju Chen To have peace of mind, one has to live in hope and not expectation. One who lives in hope knows the desired outcome but makes no investment in it. One…
Philosophy
Without Action, Good and Evil are Mere Words
Our deeds each and every moment are what define us, not mere words or symbols, no matter how vehemently we declare them. Many profess to be of the light, but…
How to Gain Power and Peace in One Breath
Mastery of one’s breath is one of the keys to achieving power and peace in life. Many wise ancient cultures know this. It is so crucial to human autonomy one…
Is It Always Possible to Love Thy Neighbor?
It is challenging enough to always love thy neighbor when dealing with just our fellow humans. What happens when Earth joins the spacefaring galactic community and different species of NHI…
Does One Need an Audience to be an Artist?
A passionate creative individual does not need an audience. An artist ought to be able to create in a vacuum, without validation from outside. Is creation not its own reward?…
Empathy is the Way of an Evolved Civilization
An evolved civilization prioritizes empathy and compassion in the development of every individual. Respect is extended towards all, not just those deemed to deserve sensitive treatment. This emotional intelligence expands…
Open Your Mind to Beauty and It Will Find You
Beauty does not have to be only skin deep. When we expand our consciousness to become aware of a wider spectrum of reality, we open our senses to beauty that…
Have You Woken From Our Apocalyptic Nightmare Future?
If certain seers are to be believed, we are heading for an apocalyptic nightmare future whether it’s a dystopian world ruled by artificial intelligence a la Terminator or an extinction…
They Know the Truth… But They Won’t Tell You
You cannot know the truth, you see, because you are not ready. Only they can. The ontological shock of learning about the diversity of intelligent life that exists on this…
How to Tell What is Real: the New Paradigm
Who knows what is real anymore? Gone are the days when videos or photographs are considered undeniable proof, or a science fact can be accepted as such by virtue of…