The Third Eye, Ways of Seeing, and Wonder

In this post, I would like to teach you how to open your third eye as a new way of perception. Here you go: Okay, you’ve probably figured out that it is not quite so simple. Actually, the whole concept of a third eye is fraught with misunderstanding and misinformation (and, for my money, I Read More …

Definitions, Definitions, Definitions

Definitions are important – well, at least, I think so. My wife often accuses me of coming up with my own precise definitions and then expecting others to abide by them. You know what I say to that? I say, “What do you mean by precise and expecting?” Well, all kidding aside, there are a Read More …

Matthew 24:36-44

Advent is coming… The reading for this week may catch several of us unaware (particularly if one didn’t grow up in a tradition which uses the lectionary). We’re starting to get ready for Christmas – Isn’t Advent all about the expectation of that baby in the manger? Then, why are we reading about the Second Read More …

Contemplation

What is contemplation? If you spend much time on this website, you’ll probably read a lot about contemplation, contemplative prayer, and contemplatives. So, I thought I might start out by writing about what I mean by contemplation. (You’ll also find out that I absolutely love definitions, but I digress.) Most of the time, when you Read More …