An archetype is a shape, a meta-form, or collection of attributes and energies expressed in multiple forms. The concept calls back to Plato’s Theory of…
Respect, Privilege, and Pluralism
Recently I wrote about honor and humility as personal values. I want to speak of the combination of these values, Respect, as a civic virtue.…
Nurturing and Justice
Our earth is in need of nurturing. Our dominant cultural trend has been toward believing ourselves to be separate from the environment, yet we are…
A Public Apology to the LDS Church
This entry is of a more personal nature than the usual fare. I want to acknowledge and apologize for desecrating the sacred text of the…
Power and Compassion
“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of…
Mirth and Reverence
June is Pagan Values Month and I want to spend some effort articulating how my vision is shaped by values that come from a Pagan…
Dualism and Belief
“What negative belief are you struggling to confirm?” I had written this question to myself months ago and have reflected on it recently. Though I…
Navigating Multiple Worlds
We live in at least two worlds. One world is our outward experience: conversations with friends, work, chores, the movement of history, all of which…
Clinging – Letting Go
Sometimes we get stuck. It may make no sense. Parts of life might be going really well. The feeling seems to come from nowhere. All…
Yes/No
I think many conflicts reveal themselves through personal and cultural expressions of “Yes” and “No.” Many people grow up in environments where their “No” was…