In it for the fight?
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their...
Suffering Passed On: Child Abuse
Check this out... Only one third of abused children go on to become abusers. Revealingly, the majority of that group deny they had been...
Educating Compassion
In this world, worthy things don't come easy. Candy is sweeter than carrots and selfishness seems like a more direct path to happiness...
Quora: Wouldn't it be better to avoid suffering altogether?
Question: Some think one should suffer to develop compassion for others, but isn't it better to learn to avoid pain through wisdom and...
metta
When I still called him “my rat-bastard-cheating-whore-ex” I wrote the following words on a post it and stuck it on my chest over my...
Spiritual Bypass & Spiritual Materalism
There are two spiritual games I play, rackets as Alan Watts might say, as meaningless and diverting as solitaire on my phone. One is...
Event vs Capacity
There are two ways to respond to suffering - one is to focus on the event, the other is to focus on the present-moment distress. Pity is...
Quora: How can I explain to my toddler about our pet dog dying?
First, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dog. As you go through this, there are probably some good opportunities to parent. Three...
I hope my legacy will be ripples
I hope my legacy will be ripples. I hope the people I've taught to use "hurt" instead of "broken" hold that small aperture open for...
Using reflection to diffuse anger
Quora: What are some tips for dealing with someone who is angry and/or confrontational? Put on your asbestos bodysuit and make absolutely...
