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Abuse of Power 2: Oneness vs. Two-ness
As we begin to think about why power is so abused among us, a starting point is our very view of reality. We tend to think of ourselves as separate from one another, separate beings, separate entities, organized into separate categories.
We feel this in our guts, so it must be true, right?
Maybe not. Maybe our sense of separateness is a function of a story we tell ourselves, more than it is an objective reality. In this lesson we’ll think about the teachings of Jesus and Paul, as well as the scientific framework of Einstein.
Maybe we’re not a two-ness. Maybe we are a one-ness. And if so, that will change the power dynamics between us considerably. Continue reading
Love Isn’t Always Nice
Jesus gave two central commands on which to build the spiritual life. Love the Divine, pursue the Divine, prioritize the Divine with all your heart, and second, love people with the same passion you love yourself. In this lesson, we think together about what this means, and how we can do it. Since Jesus made it so central to the spiritual life, there’s a lot riding on us getting it right. Have a listen. Continue reading
Loving the Hard People: How it’s done (2)
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Loving the Hard People: How it’s done (1)
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Loving the Hard People: Enemies (5)
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Loving the Hard People: Enemies (4)
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Loving the Hard People: Enemies (3)
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Loving the Hard People: Enemies (2)
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Loving the Hard People: Idiots, Egomaniacs, Scoundrels (1)
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On Tolerance of Other’s Imperfections: Francois Fenelon (follow up)
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