Mental Illness, Part 2 We don’t live in the world of reality, we live in the world of how we perceive reality. Filmmaker Bryan Singer[1] Last week I defined mental illness as behavior outside of societal norms. I will now visually represent my understanding of that definition. My basic assumption is that our individual and … Continue reading Mental Illness, Part 2
Month: September 2022
Podcast of “Mental Illness”
Mental Illness
Mental Illness In the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “Let us alone! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Luke 4:33-34a. Four months ago I began what I thought would be a brief series of Life … Continue reading Mental Illness
Podcast of “Aggressive Media, Part 3”
Aggressive Media, Part 3
Aggressive Media, Part 3 Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.[1] The form of aggressive media that most exposes my aggressive tendencies is that of sports. This is particularly humbling to confess because I consider myself a non-violent person, even as I faithfully follow and cheer for my favorite teams. When I was younger, I … Continue reading Aggressive Media, Part 3
Podcast of “Aggressive Media, Part 2”
Aggressive Media, Part 2
Aggressive Media, Part 2 The soul doesn’t know itself by comparison and differentiation. The soul just is. The soul knows itself through what is now and everything that is, both the dark and the light. The soul triumphs over nothing and therefore cannot be defeated because it is not in the game of succeeding or … Continue reading Aggressive Media, Part 2
Podcast of “Aggressive Media”
Aggressive Media
Aggressive Media And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. Matthew 24:6 A few weeks ago I mentioned a common form of non-physical violence which I will expand upon here – that of aggressive media. Violent … Continue reading Aggressive Media
Contemplating Grace 