Essays

There is an old saying: “If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain.” Whether the story is history, legend, or simply a useful

Every view I “see” of “you” is only an aspect of me being revealed. By “you,” I do not mean one particular person. I mean anyone I seem to encounter

There is something disarming about the simplicity of the opening line: “I am here only to be truly helpful.” Not useful. Not productive. Not impressive. Helpful. And not even helpful

Two days ago, I posted a political meme on Facebook.  The response has been interesting, and even provoked a question from another Course student.   I would be interested in your

It is one thing to ask, “Why am I hurting?”It is quite another to sit quietly long enough to hear an answer you may not like. In my earlier reflections,

There comes a point when even a volcano grows quiet. The eruptions stop. The fire settles. The sky clears. And from a distance, it can look like something has ended.

It’s a strange image when you first hear it. A hearse… pulling a U-Haul. You almost want to laugh. Or at least pause long enough to picture it clearly. A

I have often looked at the words ignorance and apathy and reduced them to something simple:“I don’t know and I don’t care.” It sounds dismissive. Maybe even a little lazy.

“I am never upset for the reason I think.”A Course in Miracles, Workbook Lesson 5 Some days I make the mistake of reading the news too early. Before prayer. Before

We are constantly presented with “problems.” Some are small enough to be annoying: the internet goes down, the car will not start, the appointment is delayed, the bill is higher