"We have a very long love story, it just ended on the day we met" Buddha The four noble truths begin with "life is suffering", brought to us by our desire to possess. The Jedi don't allow romantic love, because the fear of losing it is a path to the dark side. A path that … Continue reading The Word of the Day is Freedom
The Journey From Hope, To Home By Simon Sherr — The Gray Jedi For Shona... The woman who's first words to me were "Star Wars of course". The woman who is my hope. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the first words ever committed to a Star Wars film were not … Continue reading The Word of the Day is Fortitude
There is a certain time of night when you sit and wonder when hope becomes madness. Maybe that's the time of night when a veteran sits with a gun in his hand and discovers that a minute feels like an eternity because he is stuck in a flashback and somehow an exit strategy becomes more … Continue reading When Does Hope Become Madness?
by Simon Sherr The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal."They believe death is just one step in a soul's journey through the universe." Emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance."Their interpretation lacked soul." This one is for … Continue reading The Word of the Day Is Soul
By Simon Sherr — The Gray Jedi The Stage I want to preface this blog with the understanding that I am the thing that needs healing, and I need to find the strength to do that without harming the people who love me. This experience was written late at night after returning home from a … Continue reading The Word of the Day is Healing
For My Wife Shona --- partner (*noun*) 1. One associated with another especially in an action; an associate or colleague. 2. A person's partner can be the person to whom someone is married, or to whom the person is not married but with whom they have a close relationship. 3. A person associated with another … Continue reading The Word of the Day Is Partner
I want to share profound insights gained while speaking to a gathering the other day. These truths may challenge your perspective on life. True Value True happiness manifests differently than most expect. Consider who is truly valued: Those who recognize their spirituality is lacking while pursuing wealth – understanding that material success and social status … Continue reading Living Your Best Life
Preface It would not surprise me if writing about the spousal abuse of men were to be scoffed at, laughed at, or met with accusations of misogyny. However, the reality is that men do, in fact, suffer from abuse in relationships. This abuse can be physical, emotional, or psychological and often goes unacknowledged due to … Continue reading The Truth About “The Narcissist and the Empath”
In the seemingly innocuous world of the Mushroom Kingdom, where economic inflation has apparently run rampant given the sheer volume of gold coins scattered about, we find our protagonist, Mario. This chap, a plumber by trade yet seemingly engaged in an endless crusade against a variety of creatures most of us would rather invite over … Continue reading Mario Bros.: Late Stage Capitalism
In the time before time, there was only one soul drifting weightless and unaware, perfectly balanced and content. She was a single timeless peace that spanned eternity, and she was named Ohm... but with all things that are given eternal time and space, something almost impossible eventually happened. Ohm suddenly formed her first thought... It … Continue reading The Birth of Fear
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