A life journal for our great and troubled times
"I'm not perfect, I'm human" is an oft spoken and well regarded belief about the human situation. Perfection, and those who demand it, are seen by many as overly demanding, fascist, unrealistic and unpleasant. This belief has sprung clearly into the forefront, as with all things these days, through its political implications. The whole Trumper, … Continue reading Perfection: The goal, not a dream
God based religion is good but it can also be great. This greatness isn't at all what people imagine it to be: the mega millions and mansions of the televangelists, the absolute centuries old decrees of Rome or the power and will of extremist followers and their political wins. The greatness is of a completely … Continue reading The Greatness of God
Generally by the time you realize you have mental illness and share the fact with others, it means you are no longer lost and you are back on the road of sanity and life. Mental illness is not being lost. We cope, deny and self medicate when lost. We survive. Mental illness happens afterwards, when … Continue reading On Mental Illness and Recovery
People think of faith as some lofty, religious philosophical value or agenda. It really isn't. Fath is what gives us the courage to live and fight. Anything that gives courage to good people we must honor, respect and be grateful for. Its lack of faith that causes inaction, inertia and fear in alot of good … Continue reading On Faith
Class is really what's running politics these days. Populous issues are really class issues. In the UK with austerity and its elitism government, and the USA with their strictly bottom class politics and ideology. The majority mainstream voting high or low, siding with extremism and hate, but never for themselves or a unified correct political … Continue reading On Class
The debate about the removal of statues and renaming of buildings continues here in Canada and in the US. It sadly remains a contentious issue, which brings to light the hidden racism of our culture, and the fear and hate that keeps it in place. I think for alot of people its hard to understand … Continue reading More Notes on Removal and Reconciliation
In regard to vegan meat, dairy and other vegan products and foods versus non vegan foods, the truth is they taste as good or much better, they are much healthier and best for the world and planet and end cruelty to animals. So why do the masses avoid them? There are three reasons why a … Continue reading Creating a Vegan World
