Beware the Pedestal

May20

It seems to me that as a society we have adopted the habit of giving our decision-making responsibility to others. Most people look to experts and pundits for answers, be they political, financial, medical, etc, and in so doing endow theses experts with omniscience.

We should always act as partners with the so-called experts, gather our own information and do our own critical thinking. We should not depend on others to make our decisions, no matter how well intentioned they are, as (mis)guidance by the “experts” often results in unintended consequences.

Taking the easy way out may serve us in the short term but we see the consequence of our laziness played out not only in our personal lives but also on the bigger national scene. No one, no matter how many diplomas or how much experience they possess can possibly know and care about our needs as much as we do.

It is important that we draw from all possible sources whatever is relevant but in the final analysis it is our responsibility to put it all together to form our own opinions and decisions. Be very discriminate about accepting others’ opinions without careful consideration, and beware of putting “experts” on a pedestal. Trust your own intuition and common sense more.

~ The Professor

The Merging of (fe)Male Energies

Apr30

The English language lacks the nuance of that in between space on the masculine/feminine continuum. As a result, native speakers often lack the conceptual framework to really sit with the notion that there is an in between space, one full of possibility, wisdom, and promise.

To me, the essence of 101 Crones can be symbolized as the Vedic Shri Yantra. “Yantra” in Sanskrit means “instrument” and can best be understood as a tool that cultivates awareness, mindfulness, and mystical connection. The Shri Yantra is composed of nine interlocking triangles: four pointing up (representing the masculine) and five pointing down (representing the feminine). As they interlace, they form 43 smaller triangles which symbolize the cosmos and, in particular, the creative space from which the universe is born. Put simply, it is the interlacing masculine and feminine that forms reality. Continue reading →

Dogma

Jan8

Dogma is the root of all division.

Dogma, like religion, stifles peace, thinking and well-being.

Dogma is like a door stopper that props a door closed, rather than open. It is an impedance to normal and good flow of the human race to thrive. We become dogmatic as a result of examining behavior that comes out of tradition.

Tradition, on the other hand can be like dogma evolved. Is it based on making a conscious choice to celebrate meaning or is it based on nostalgia for an historic personal event?

~ The Professor