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Interview: Buddha at the Gas Pump

On January 11th, I was invited for an interview on the internationally beloved spiritual podcast, Buddha at the Gas Pump, hosted by Rick Archer. I had…
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2024 in Review

Video Interview
Table of Contents: A successful year. The Self. Psychological defense mechanisms. Defining enlightenment. The ego. Consciousness unfolding. How I choose what I write about. An update…
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Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Donation Update
In the final quarter of the year, my Teaching service generated $1,113 in donations to RCHS. This brings the 2024 total to $4190. If we include…
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The Ego, Part 3

Limiting Beliefs, Liberating Acts
As discussed in Part 2, the ego’s ultimate aim is self-actualization: a complete integration of the psyche’s fragmented aspects, resulting in individuation, acceptance of the human…
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The Ego, Part 2

Stages of Development
In Part 1, I outlined the evolution of consciousness from its source as unqualified Oneness, through countless sequential stages of gradually increasing awareness, to its self-reflective…
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The Ego, Part 1

Origin & Purpose
In previous writings, I’ve referred to the ego many times and in various ways. I’ve defined it as an identity, an illusion, a mental construct, and…
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Defining Enlightenment

Words of the Illumined Ones
Possibly the most elusive word in the English language, “enlightenment” has taken on a vast range of meanings and connotations over the centuries, and countless paths…
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Consciousness Unfolding

Animation & Explanation
During one of my recent teaching sessions, I was describing to a student how consciousness moves, unfolds, or evolves in the pursuit of Self-realization. During my…
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Defense Mechanisms, Part 3

The Problem & The Solution
Defense mechanisms are not always problematic. They can be incredibly helpful, especially in the short run. If you’re at work, for example, and you receive a…
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Defense Mechanisms, Part 2

The Most Common Defenses
The following is a list of the ­­30 most common defensive strategies people use, but it’s not exhaustive by any means. Remember, they’re not necessarily harmful,…
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There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Zora Neale Hurston

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