Hi everyone! I just wanted to mention that my novel B.R.A.I.N made it to the 2021 Cignus Book Awards for Science Fiction, Long List. I wasn't sure what to make of this at first, but I guess it's a big deal, because all of the other writers that are also listed are making a lot … Continue reading Cignus Book Awards for Science Fiction
Spiritual
This section is to deal solely with issues or questions of a spiritual nature.
B.R.A.I.N
Hello fellow explorers of the digital universe! I hope everyone is in good health and spirits. I just wanted to let you know that I recently hired Elite Authors to work on the design of my book cover. I have to admit that I personally liked what they came up with. Here is a picture … Continue reading B.R.A.I.N
Comforting words for trying times
One time someone asked a man what he thought he could win by praying to the Lord all the time. The man said, nothing, but let me tell you what I have lost: my anger, my ego, my greed, my depression, my insecurity, and my fear of death. Sometimes the response to our prayers is … Continue reading Comforting words for trying times
Happiness II
Continuing with our discussion about happiness; what it is, what it means, and how to find it. I would like to recommend an Edx (Educational Exchange) course to all of you titled: "The Science of Happiness." The course lasts eight weeks, and will require about 4 to 5 hours of your time per week. It … Continue reading Happiness II
Happiness
Everyone I know is searching for happiness. Most of us find it for brief moments in our life, but enduring happiness seems difficult to achieve. In the famous words of Henry David Thoreau: “Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other … Continue reading Happiness
Tennis anyone?
Hello again fellow explorers of the digital universe. I hope all is going well for you, although I seriously doubt it. Please don't take me wrong, I don't mean to be coy or offensive. You see, the nature of the material world is cyclical. Our lives are full of ups and downs. It's inevitable! If … Continue reading Tennis anyone?
A Visit to the Mountains
I love the mountains! The spectacular views and the sound of its rivers remind me how wondrous our planet is. Their height makes me feel closer to God and creation. It's no wonder that John Denver was able to compose such beautiful music under their influence. May he rest in peace. Gore Creek, a tributary … Continue reading A Visit to the Mountains
A spiritual adventure in India
In 2010 a group of friends and I traveled to India for the Maha Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, north of New Delhi. This amazing spiritual experience takes place on the edge of the Ganges river where the fast current keeps it amazingly clean. The event happens once every 12 years when Jupiter enters the sign … Continue reading A spiritual adventure in India
Excerpts from B.R.A.I.N
From time to time I plan to publish posts featuring a few morsels of thought from my book. There is a scene where B.R.A.I.N is trying to figure out why our planet is falling apart and says: "If you give people what they want, nothing is enough, but if you give them what they need … Continue reading Excerpts from B.R.A.I.N
B.R.A.I.N
Have you noticed how many terrible things are happening around the world: natural disasters, terrorist attacks, shootings, corruption, immorality, a decaying ecosystem, unethical hackers, criminals, and more... I just finished writing and editing my new book B.R.A.I.N which tries to explain why our entire planet is upside down. Following is a brief description of my … Continue reading B.R.A.I.N
