Category: ahimsa

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER Who wants to fit into a culture where sociopaths succeed psychopaths are glorified and mindless automatons fit in Without “misfits” things would never change In the 1970s I was ridiculed for being a vegetarian –for being a member… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS

I know that many people realize that our cultural norms are a major factor in causing the extinction of all life. But still conform to these social norms: Not because they are worried about what others think:  but because these attitudes are “hard wired”.… Continue Reading “CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS”

The Gods Themselves

I read Isaac Asimovs“The Gods themselves” In 1973 The social satire is how scientist are expected to find a solution to a problem that could easlly be solved by stopping the cause In the 1970s I was in the original Greenpeace We were concerned… Continue Reading “The Gods Themselves”

ANTHROPHOBIC

I don’t believe it is an actual word but I have been using it for decades: Earlier this century my youngest granddaughter said “Nan – you are one!” (Human) There are several reason I don’t  like humans It is the human attitude to other… Continue Reading “ANTHROPHOBIC”

CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS

I know that many people realize that our cultural norms are a major factor in causing the extinction of all life. But still conform to these social norms: Not because they are worried about what others think:  but because these attitudes are “hard wired”.… Continue Reading “CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS”

WICCA

MISCONCEPTIONS I realize some people still equate witches with evil people who sacrifice animals. Not us! My tradition is Alexandrian/Gardenarian and we work sky clad I became interested in the 1970’s – my first degree initiation was 1983 This is the first page of … Continue Reading “WICCA”

WESTERN MEDICINE

Decided to reblog this after recently hearing horror stories regarding two friends who now have no quality of life because of incompetence and thoughtlessness There are excellent doctors and nurses but generally speaking the medical system is set up to  support the drug companies… Continue Reading “WESTERN MEDICINE”

AHIMSA

I tried my best to practice ahimsa before I was aware of this word/concept Impossible in a culture that believes only humans have a soul and only money matters As a child I got a bashing for not wanting to eat meat: The same… Continue Reading “AHIMSA”

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER Who wants to fit into a culture where sociopaths succeed psychopaths are glorified and mindless automatons fit in A culture that stereotypes and categorizes Where attractive people are considered the good guys and intelligent Where overweight,disabled and “unattractive’… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

AHIMSA

I tried my best to practice ahimsa before I was aware of this word/concept Impossible in a culture that believes only humans have a soul and only money matters As a child I got a bashing for not wanting to eat meat: The same… Continue Reading “AHIMSA”