Tag Archive | hinduism
Taoism & Higher Learning
I dislike higher learning, yes at this present moment, it’s unsettling. Higher education is an organization for academic achievement of advanced thought through research. It also is an environment where all meaningful thinking originated with humans, specifically White men. This essay is not about race but the (perceived) disconnection from Taoism by the author. I have become the unconscionable ringmaster of a circus…
Book Review: Greatest Salesman in the World
In fact, before Jay dropped it on my desk, I could honestly say, never heard of it. Jay’s an avid reader as well as philological gent, a light-skinned African American fellow drenched in thought. He informed me of the mission, “read this book, I think you’ll enjoy it”, this tape will self-destruct in 5 seconds, damn that Jay.
Men & Depression: The Theory of Hope
Depressed men live in virtual darkness. Sad and dishearten these men may become isolated and emotionally disengaged. If depression deepens without medical intervention hopelessness may become evident. Haeffel, Abramson, Brazy, & Shah (2007) define hopelessness as being convinced the future holds nothing but bad outcomes and all efforts are futile…
Daily Dragon’s Mantra. “Self-Mastery”
There exist no ‘quick fixes’ to deconstructing the illusionary mind. Heighten awareness occurs from isolation wedded to inflexible vocation alike the sharpshooters or ballerina. Please let us not be mystified, skilled inner awareness may requires years of practice. Therefore, as a stern warning, those who profess quickness to a ‘new spirit’ should receive a cool reception.
