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The Deep Truth of Reality

When speaking about the nature of reality, I often use various analogies. I use analogies for several reasons, but one of the primary reasons is because it is truly impossible to put what is into words. It can’t be done. Not precisely. Not accurately. One reason for this is that words separate. When I call…

Love of Ocean

Love of the Ocean

Ah, the ocean! I have always been drawn to the water. I grew up going with my grandparents to the coast of Louisiana to swim and find shark teeth, as we would walk along the water’s edge looking for the shine of the fossilized, serrated, black gems. It felt as though I had found pirate’s…