An outspoken band of atheists has chalked up an impressive record of articles, best-selling books, and wide public recognition. To buttress their arguments against the existence of God, leading anti-religionists like Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins have borrowed the prestige of science. Which makes for a clean and simple dichotomy. Religion is irrational, bound up with superstition, emotions, and wishful thinking. Science is rational, dedicated to data, fact-finding, and impartial objectivity. The problem with such a simple picture is that it isn’t true and never was. (more…)
Cosmic Computer Analogy
If the Water is the Hardware and the Light is the Language ( Information) , then where is the Server ?
Breaking a Relationship Pattern
I’ve been a regular meditator over the years and feel that my life has become much more full and enjoyable from this practice.
When it comes to my relationship with men, however, I feel that something keeps me from breaking a pattern that doesn’t give me what I want. I keep falling for/attracting men who like to spend time with me now and then – especially sexually – but don’t want a closer relationship. So, my current lover is married and has no intention of breaking his marriage. He wants to have sex with me now and then.
But nevertheless, my feelings for him are deep. I try to be strong and brave and not ask of him what he doesn’t want to give me. But I’m frequently experiencing moments of unhappiness because I’m in love with him and he doesn’t love me back. This situation has been going on for more than two years now. Friends have often told me to move on, and that my preoccupation with him is keeping me from finding someone who really loves me and vice versa. And they are probably right. But I feel that I love this man now, during this period of my life, and that a feeling of love doesn’t take into consideration whether the other person has the same feelings or not. On the other hand, I would like to get out of this relationship that doesn’t bring me much joy and happiness.
Do you have something to say about this pattern of feeling love for men that doesn’t really love you back the same way?
Daily Inspiration
Commit yourself to honest feedback. Show that you want to hear the truth and when you give feedback to others be candid but positive. -Deepak Chopra
Jealous of Co-Worker
I work in a small room with my supervisor and another co-worker, and I struggle to maintain harmonious relationships with them. This co-worker is particularly annoying and frustrating to me in that she always likes to be involved in everyone’s business and at the center of attention. Although I have been working here for 2 years now, and she, much longer, the position I was hired in as, is higher than hers, and there has always been a sense of competition between us. I have been treated well by my supervisor, and am working on gaining her trust and confidence in me in order that I might be given opportunities/projects for growth in my skills. This co-worker of mine does good work, yet, I am irritated and jealous when she receives special treatment as well. How do I change my attitude about this situation if I would like to get along with my co-worker and continue climbing up the ladder?