Over the course of the past decade, authors and readers alike have been heard to utter a collective groan of dismay as the once elite publishing industry continues to resemble the multiplex tripe factory of Hollywood, churning out one cookie cutter product after another.
Book Review Of Fables From The Mud By Erik Quisling
Philosophy books tend to be large tomes of incomprehensible concepts, no doubt designed this way to limit readership to those already involved in this ethereal endeavor at the academic level. Very occasionally a book comes along that breaks out from the norm, in 1971 R. D. Lang published his ground breaking work Knots, a Book that could be taken on many different levels, and more importantly, enjoyed by a wide audience.
Who Is The “Hero” In The “Hero’s Journey”?
During the past thirty years, much has been (rightfully) made of Joseph Campbells breakthrough research in cultural anthropology, most famously published in The Hero With A Thousand Faces. In this book, Campbell examines the many cultural expressions of the heroic role model, and in doing so helped to establish the universality of human hopes, dreams, and lives.
Hollywood, in particular, has embraced this vision, which powers dozens of films a year, and has become clic…
Riding Skills: Effects Of Strong Crosswinds On Choppers
During fall riding, we have to deal with strong and gusty winds. I suppose you could set a limit and say “I won’t ride if the winds gust above 30 MPH… but what fun would that be? On a day like today (50 degrees and sunny) can you imagine not riding because of the wind?
On the Nature of Evil
This article is a psychological, spiritual, philosophical and political discourse on the nature of evil. The unique perspective of the author and his writing style compel the reader to follow the logic of the author to his conclusion, which is a fascinating new idea.
” The Failure is Sundered Within”
The failure is sundered within each of us, it festers as blame to others, a manifestation of the shame that belongs not to ourselves but of the participants of a deadlier game. Yet innately the affectation begins with our own visceral manumission of guilt, and sadly, empirically lies buried in our own personal failings.
Zen Steps For Calming Down Easily
Its easy to calm down quickly. No matter what is happening around us, we never have to become trapped in stress or anxiety. Its important to learn how to calm down quickly this as negative emotions can easily become addictive. The longer we hold onto them, the harder it can be to let go. Zen offers many pathways to becoming free of negativity. This article is based upon Zen principles and value-centered counseling. It offers enjoyable and effective steps to calming down, fe…
Transform Negative “Reactions” Into Positive “Proactions”
Q. What happens when we let ourselves become dominated by negative responses to life, e.g. destructive behaviour patterns, negative emotions, apathy, etc? We find ourselves getting worked up, often to the detriment of our own wellbeing as well as to those around us.
Take Ownership Of Your Issues
Q. What happens when we keep passing the buck and blaming others for our own errors and shortcomings?
Seek Opportunities In Everything That Comes Your Way
Q. What happens when we focus on the negative side of life instead of the positive? We miss out on seeing the breadth of opportunities that would otherwise enable us to develop and strengthen our lives.
Learn To Apply The Fundamentals Of Respect (PT 1 – Self Respect)
Q. What happens when we constantly forsake our own wellbeing to be of service to others?
Create Win/win Outcomes And Relationships
Q. What happens when we go through life looking only at whats in it for us? We get selfish, we get greedy, and we get dependent on getting more of the same.