"I believe contemplation shows us that nothing inside us is as bad as our hatred and denial of the bad. Hating and denying it only complicates our problems. All of life is grist for the mill. Paula D'Arcy puts it, 'God comes to us disguised as our life.' Everything belongs; God uses everything. There are no dead-ends. There is no wasted energy." - RICHARD ROHR 10 Lessons Self worth dependant upon success is an insatiable pursuit. How you spend your days is how you spend your life. Dualistic thinking is at the heart of much of our problems as a society. Non-dual thinking embraces nuance, paradox, and mystery. The internal pressure I am capable of is more inhibiting than anything else. God's gaze is the only constant. If you work hard enough and pursue your dreams anything is possible. <- This is mostly a lie Self-actualization is given way more credit than it is due. Individualism is not the goal. Existential brooding is not action. ...