Tag Archives: humanity

Life Moves in Waves

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

When we think of waves, we think of the ocean. But everything moves in waves: sand, air, fire, light, even the earth beneath our feet. Life doesn’t move in a straight line, it moves in waves. Human existence, as well: … Continue reading →

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Robots R Us

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

The idea of creating imitations of ourselves has always fascinated us humans. In Greek mythology, the sculptor Pygmalion brought his statue Galatea to life. The ancient Chinese scholar Daoxuan spoke of creating “metallic people” to weep when the Buddha Shakyamuni … Continue reading →

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The Tales We’ll Tell

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

Originally posted on Perpetually Past Due:
When this is all over, like the trifling troubles of our early days; when the quarantines are lifted and we can once again be social without distance, when Covid-19 has become a boogeyman of…

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Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

My wife and I are celebrating our 35th engagement anniversary tonight. Quietly and intimately, with a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of our favorite wine, at the most exclusive eatery in town: our house. You may have caught the reference … Continue reading →

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Dear Humans

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

“You were called to freedom, but do not use that freedom to indulge the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. For the entire Law is fulfilled in this one command: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” ~Galatians 5:13-14 … Continue reading →

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Dear Human Race

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

I tried to find a sophisticated way to put this. But sometimes childlike is best.

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Up to you

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

Originally posted on Short visits with an honest God :
“Up to you,” God said. This is a lonely answer. My hot bath had steamed the bathroom mirrors. I was brushing my teeth, contemplating all the irritating, confusing choices humans face.…

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Our Journey Together

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

And the moment we think we are taking the journey alone, we have lost our way. Let us double back and find our travelling companions, and rediscover the One who put our feet on this path. Together.

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De-Civilization

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

I’m not sure which we need to do first: wage civilization on humanity, or wage humanity on civilization. But we need to do both. And in a hurry. (When asked what he thought of Western civilization): “I think it would … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Human Race

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Life as we know it is nearly over. Here’s how the future could play out: Phase One—Wearability – It all started when computers met their soul mate, the internet. Almost overnight, people became addicted to being connected.…

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