•Eliminating Stress And Negativity By Enjoying The Simple Pleasures Of Life
Although squarely facing the facts of reality is necessary—it is easy to suffer overwhelm by the ignorance and negativity surrounding you. Life has its everyday challenges. In addition, each day you’re assaulted by events created by disastrous government policies. And much to your consternation, most of the other people you associate with seem to be oblivious to the cause of these problems. What is an intelligent person to do?
Walking around angry about the unfortunate happenings of everyday...
•Existence, Society And You - Discovering Pleasure, Ecstasy And Value For Value Relationships
Demolishing the myths of existence
There are basically two ways of looking at your existence. One is from the point of view of you as an individual. The other is from the belief that you are a part of a whole or what is called the collective.
Unfortunately there has been a sharp dividing line drawn between the two. First you have the stereotype of the rugged individualist who stops at nothing to rise to the top--stepping on anyone or anything that gets in his way. This is largely a myth....
•I Am Here - What is My Purpose?
Many people have undoubtedly asked themselves what their purpose in life is. Others go through life without any purpose—drifting aimlessly—seeking instant gratification. A fortunate few discover their purpose in life at a young age.
I believe that having a mission in life should be a person's main purpose for living. Without a mission, a mission that an individual pursues with excitement and passion—life often turns into drudgery—a drudgery that haunts the individual day after day.
Some...
•Ordinary and Non-Ordinary Reality – Higher Awareness
In Carlos Castaneda’s book “The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge” and his subsequent works he imparts much knowledge about the states of Ordinary and Non-Ordinary Reality. In the following I am supplying my interpretation of these states of knowing.
Ordinary Reality
Some people claim that Ordinary Reality is a low level of existence. I don’t necessarily agree with that assessment, although it is a much lower level than Non-Ordinary Reality. After all this level of existence is...
•Pain, Suffering And Hope - The Lone Individual's Dark Night Of The Soul
Can a new beginning come from the ashes of despair? Or does despair result in total defeat? Here is one individual's tale of "the dark night of the soul" and the morning after.
The Dark Night of the Soul
Oh God why must I suffer? I can't sleep because my mind repeats the same painful thoughts second after second, minute after minute. I feel like I'm a broken person—and I am afraid I'm unfixable.
No amount of alcohol consumed can drown my pain and sorrow. Not all the erasers in the world can...
•Personal Salvation During the Coming Economic Chaos - Part 3
In Part 1, I mentioned that you must avoid the social philosophy of altruism. In Part 2, I explained how irrational selfishness in others and yourself is detrimental to your success and happiness. During good times these cause much mischief and mark the beginning of social and personal decline. During the coming economic chaos they will be deadly for your overall well-being.
You may be asking “Well, what am I supposed to do? I fear for the future of our nation, my loved ones and myself. Or you...
•Personal Salvation During the Coming Economic Chaos – Part 2
In Part 1 I discussed the destructiveness of social altruism and the pitfalls of personal altruism. Irrational selfishness ties in with altruism because altruists need irrationally selfish people. Often they go hand in hand—attempting to achieve the same illogical goals. Other times it is the self-destructive actions of the irrationally selfish that give altruists, do-gooders, world improvers and politicians something to moralize about—and unfortunately something to campaign against.
One...
•Personal Salvation During the Coming Economic Chaos – Part 4
Beginning with the creation of those wealth destroying entities called the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Income Tax—politicians, altruists, government bureaucrats and the establishment media have existed for one purpose—and one purpose only—to destroy the capitalistic system and “The American Way of Life.” And tragically they have succeeded quite well. As incredible as it might seem the voters have unwittingly supported them in their evil mission of destruction.
As I mentioned earlier...
•Personal Salvation During the Coming Economic Chaos – Part 5
A person may believe that he embraces the philosophy of rational selfishness—but still not have control of his thoughts, feelings and emotions. Because of this he acts in an irrationally selfish manner—especially when presented with unpleasant circumstances.
I guarantee that the coming economic chaos will bring out the worst in many people. Jealousy, envy, anger, hate, revenge, covetousness and despair will be plentiful. The misery index soars to the stratosphere. You certainly don’t want to...
•Personal Salvation During the Coming Economic Chaos – Part 6
You believe that you are a rational individual who has control over his thoughts, feelings and emotions. You take effective actions to achieve your goals. Yet, you don’t appear to be moving closer to what it is you so much desire. You are frustrated and at your wits end. And you wonder how you are going to survive the coming economic chaos. You even consider giving in to irrationally selfish behaviors. If things aren’t going to get any better—you feel that you might as well drink, smoke, drug...
•Reminiscences Of A Day In A Life - The Libertarian Way Of Life
A woman has discovered that everyday can be one of joy and pleasure. Following is her story of another wonderful day in her life—a life of continuous fulfillment and achievement.
Morning
As soon as I awoke I knew it was going to be a great day. It seems that this is a common occurrence since I discovered the secrets of a joyous life. Now after experiencing this wonderful day I embrace my pillow for a night of sweet dreams—reminiscing about all of my experiences.
During my meditation this...
•Taking Control - Freedom From Tyranny
We live in a society where many courses of action are open to the individual—despite the laws and regulations passed by would-be dictators and absolute moralists. You, as an individual, can control your life and the direction you desire it to go.
Unfortunately out of fear and insecurity many allow others to influence their thinking and actions. There are individuals in relationships where a tyrannical partner constantly abuses them. Imagine someone having a hold on you. It could be your...
•The Cycles of Life – We Go Round and Round in the Circle Game
In one of the great songs about the cycles of life—a song that captures the feelings of the moment—Joni Mitchell wrote and sang:
“And the seasons they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We're captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return we can only look behind
From where we came
And go round and round and round
In the circle game”
Are we captured on the carousel of time—experiencing fleeting moments of joy, suffering and some pain along the way—thrilling to victory...
•The Mythical Belief - Government Ought to Do Something
People act as if the government possesses magical powers that can solve all of our individual and social ills. All this mythical entity has to do is wave its wand and all our problems vanish in a blink of an eye. I know—most people would state that this belief is ridiculous. However, is that what they really think? I can prove that the majority of people act as if this were true.
How many times have you heard someone say "Government ought to do something?" I don't know about you, but I've been...
•The Plight of the Enlightened and the Unenlightened – Resistance, Opposition and Higher Awareness
How difficult the search for truth and enlightenment can be. In fact the path can seem so impassable that many give up without further effort. An enlightened teacher may have hundreds or even thousands of students—but only a small percentage obtains a glimpse of all the possibilities that could unfold before them.
The physical world of everyday reality presents many challenges to all who reside on our planet. Unfortunately, some are so unaware of what may exist beyond their immediate awareness...
•The Road That Leads to Nowhere – The Road That Leads to You
In the song “Pilgrim” Enya beautifully sings about a philosophy of being—a metaphysical way to joyously live your life. The second verse reveals timeless wisdom.
“One way leads to diamonds, one way leads to gold,
another leads you only to everything your told.
In your heart you wonder which of these is true;
The road that leads to nowhere, the road that leads to you.”
One Way Leads to Diamonds – One Way Leads to Gold
Roads that lead to either diamonds or gold are no doubt fruitful paths to...
•The Truth About Government "Solutions"
It is obvious that America has become a nation of individuals who want immediate satisfaction and short-term "solutions." A perfect example is our current financial crisis-a crisis caused by the easy money policy of The Federal Reserve System. And what is amazing is that the vast majority of the people have supported this shortsighted inflationary scam.
Apparently, very few have the ability to see that artificially low interest rates and fiat money cause economic catastrophes.
Well as the...
•The Unhappy Discovery Of Lower Awareness – The Descension To Earth Of The Enlightened – And The Subsequent Ascension To Higher Awareness
Legend
Eons ago some wandering souls discovered the planet Earth. These beings were advanced and highly enlightened. The main purpose of their journeys was to find new playgrounds and to experience higher awareness. Much to their delight they possessed a knowing—that pleasurable activities were the key to their growth and evolvement. They existed to ascend to the highest states of ecstasy.
Although they were beings that experienced the highest stages of development—they weren’t perfect. As...
•Time And The Acceleration Principle - Capturing Those Happy Moments
The acceleration principle
If time is exact, why does it sometimes seem to fly and at other times to slow to a crawl? The answer to this is obvious. Pleasurable activities whiz on by while the mundane drags.
Have you noticed that when you were a child time seemed to move at a slower pace? The summer days were endless. The evenings when you played, maybe even caught a firefly, were timeless.
At a certain age, probably around 40 you started to wonder where it all went. Where oh where have all...
•What is the Meaning of Life - Why Are We Here?
Many people have pondered the question: What is the meaning of life—why are we here? After much reflection, most conclude that this question is unanswerable. Tragically, some decide that life has little or no meaning. A fortunate few arrive at a place where they say "Yes! I understand. My life does have meaning." They realize that the answer isn't something outside of who they are. The answer is in the nature of their existence.
Rational Selfishness versus Altruism
An individual must live for...
•Why Not Take Heart in a New Day? The Hopes and Dreams
How many people awaken in the morning hoping to be renewed—only to unhappily discover that instead—it is their suffering and despair that has been renewed? They think “My God—another day without hope—a day of drudgery—a day without any pleasure or satisfaction.” Will anything ever make a positive difference in my life?
If you are one of those unfortunate souls my heart goes out to you. However, did you know it doesn’t have to be that way? It is possible for you to create a world—a world that...
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