All beings have seasons of plenty and seasons of famine. But what if our fellow creatures, plant and animal, perceive being alive from the “this is awesome” perspective instead of the “this kinda sucks” perspective? What if plants and animals are essentially optimistic and content, with faith that the giftsContinue Reading

Our mind is what makes us in the image of ecosystems – oh, and ecosystems are divine. Indeed, when we pay attention to ecosystems we discover that the qualia they offer to us flows directly into and through our mind, revealing what we need to do to find contentment, andContinue Reading

A cynical old Veteran I spoke with felt he had all the answers. Basically he had built himself a fortress that kept him safe. He had been hurt by others and reasoned that everyone is motivated by selfish choices. His favorite example was helping an old lady cross the street:Continue Reading