Tag: Pray

We are made to believe by PR articles and mainstream media pundits that “renewables” are just plug and play. Like computer screens. That all we need to do is to shut down old fossil fuel power plants and replace them with wind and solar. We are constantly bombarded with simplistic statem...

That’s because, in our lifetimes, we’ve had precious few opportunities to believe otherwise. Even when SF’s skyrocketing home market dips back down toward Earth, it never seems to come within our reach. Just before the pandemic hit, economists at the SF-based Apartment List esti...

The Christ said it, and continues to tell us: “The kingdom of Heaven is WITHIN!” All in all, WE are the gods of this Earth. We control our destinies, build homes, and move mountains (with the help of machines that we created). We even create children in OUR images. I am not tryin...

Navigating the realm of prayer involves not only understanding when to seek divine guidance but also recognizing moments when abstaining from prayer may be appropriate. The decision of when not to pray to God is a nuanced aspect of spiritual practice that intersects with sincerity, ethical considera...

A young divorced woman looking for a fresh beginning by traveling the world sounds like the plot of a whimsical film that attracts the attention of anyone. The 2010 movie starring Julia Roberts features exactly this scenario, yet the film goes awry on so many levels. Although most of the film takes ...

Eat, Pray, Love shows society’s views on happiness compared to personal beliefs, the cultural value of food, and the privilege of white transnational travelers. I’m sure you’ve already seen this movie (or maybe even read the autobiographical book it’s based on), but i...