Category: ahimsa

AHIMSA – In a culture that believes only humans matter

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 I fed the local birds for 25 years when i lived at Goolwa –not accptable… Continue Reading “AHIMSA – In a culture that believes only humans matter”

AHIMSA – In a culture that believes only humans matter

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 I fed the local birds for 25 years when i lived at Goolwa –not accptable… Continue Reading “AHIMSA – In a culture that believes only humans matter”

STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND

It is decades since I read Robert Heinlein’s “STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND” This isn’t a critique on the novel — I just wanted to use the title I spent an half century wishing I fitted in to our culture but in my old… Continue Reading “STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND”

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER I know I have reposted this often but it is uplifting to know that there are so many of us who don’t mindlessly conform to the status quo I respect people’s right to believe as they choose I… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended

When I was young I wondered what was wrong with me because our cultural norms felt so wrong – now that I am older and wiser I know our cultural norms are wrong I respect peoples religious beliefs and won’t argue – several decades… Continue Reading “Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended”

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER I know I have reposted this often but it is uplifting to know that there are so many of us who don’t mindlessly conform to the status quo In our culture sociopaths succeed Psychopaths are glorified And mindless… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

magpies

One of the few magpies that still come here (despite the crows and ibis) has been singing since early morning—at first I thought he wanted feeding but his partner is no where to be seen (so am guessing she died) Similar happen years ago… Continue Reading “magpies”

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER I was motivated to reblog this after being reminded that most people treat and label others by the way they look –this includes doctors and other professionals People who are overweight have a speech impediment disfigurement disability  or… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

KANGAROOS

I took this photo on Kangaroo Island in the 1980’s – I put it on my phone this morning – it reminded me of the Kangaroo Island bush fires  –and how dangerous humans are Not just the ones that light fires but the farmers… Continue Reading “KANGAROOS”

STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND

It is decades since I read Robert Heinlein’s “STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND” This isn’t a critique on the novel — I just wanted to use the title I spent an half century wishing I fitted in to our culture but in my old… Continue Reading “STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND”