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
Spiritual
The hidden blessing behind Coronavirus
Fear of deadly coronavirus covers the land. Sporting events, concerts, and most public showings have been cancelled in an effort to reduce the spread of the new virus. Terrible as this infectious disease is, perhaps its only virtue is that it forces people to become reacquainted with their own mortality and to think about God. … Continue reading The hidden blessing behind Coronavirus
Being afraid
"It's ok to be afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." Plato
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
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
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin "He who sees only with his eyes is blind." Socrates Some people measure their success by the amount of money they have. I measure mine by the relief and happiness … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Bernie Koenig 