Roger Ebert is dead. I always loved that he was a film lover first and a film critic second. More recently I admired courage and spirit and in the face of cancer as it stole pieces of him and his life. I kept his blog feed in the philosopher's folder of my reader. For me, he embodied … Continue reading RIP Roger E.
Tag: God
When the bubble bursts
A while back, a colleague introduced me to Shattered Assumptions. The book posits that we are able to engage in our day to day life because we assume: The world is benevolent The world is meaningful The self is worthy When a traumatic event destroys these assumptions, rebuilding them is a task that is central … Continue reading When the bubble bursts
Science for spirituality
Whatever one thinks of AA's spirituality, research suggests that thinking about God enhances self-control: “The world is full of people who are fastidious about Biblical rules but can’t say no to fast food,” says Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. “There’s something about rules from God that make them easier to follow.” According to … Continue reading Science for spirituality
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