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We Come From The Future
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” – Carl Jung APOCALYPTICISM is an actual word. According to Wikipedia, it is “the …
Out [a poem]
Earlier this month, I spent 24 hours in a solidarity fast with the 2 hikers currently detained in Iran. I locked myself in my spare bedroom in a small attempt …
Empty’s Theme Park: Reflections On The Vancouver Riot
“Tell me will I dream? And tell me will it be serene? Or tell me will I stay With my feet in exactly the same place?” – Matthew Good, Empty’s …
2010 – My Year In Visuals
Another here come and gone. Rather than my traditional roundup of experiences and resolutions (see 2008, and 2009) I’ve decided to paint a visual picture of the year. I think …
Reality: A Diagram
I was recently passed an article espousing an new American revolution, drawing a firm line between us versus them. People versus corporations. A future of Ecotopia versus Mad Max. Passive …
The Social Network
The most telling scene in The Social Network was between Eduardo Saverin (Zuckerberg’s best friend and CFO) and his unhinged girlfriend. She confronts him after his return from a business …
Storytelling
Someone asked me recently “what do you do?” I replied “I’m a storyteller.” In the moment, I was referring to my work in documentary film. I tell stories (or more …
the dream is real
On the side of a bus, the new poster for Inception says “The dream is real.” Tantalizing movie tag-lines aside, I decided to pose the exact opposite. The real is …
A Lament For Childhood
On one hand, I can count the number of times I’ve cried as adult. Does that seem odd? We are surrounded by a constant bombardment of misery, suffering, and pain, …
The Wind or the Sun?
Photo: akakumo In 2004, I learned our society was in serious trouble. I’d wandered onto Life After the Oil Crash, which aptly opens with the line: Civilization as we know …
Less Certainty, More Fun, And Other Resolutions For 2010
This is a bit late in coming, but like most things… it was put off until the right time. Last year, I wrote my resolutions for 2009. Looking back on …
The Art Of Doing Nothing
I have a problem…and admitting it is the first step. I have a problem doing nothing. It’s not as bad as some people I’ve met. These are the people who …
Flow
Photo: hypergurrl I have a confession to make. Buddhism has been my philosophy of choice for the past 5 years. The smiling face and rounded belly of the Buddha never …
20 Questions, Age 28
Photo: oliphant These questions are in response to a post on Brave New Traveler, asking readers to chronicle their current spiritual beliefs. 1. Why is there poverty and suffering in …
More Yoga, Less Drinking, And Other Resolutions For 2009
“There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” – The Buddha This year is coming to an end. There was never a year like it, and there will …
Childhood Memories: Ripping Off ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Recently I had the pleasure of organizing the boxes of my childhood that didn’t get thrown out in the last move. I found decaying ribbons of achievement, a tiny cub …
You Can Never Go Home Again…Oh Wait, You Can
I read somewhere that 80% of people settle within 25 miles of their place of birth. The reasons made sense: people generally like their own culture, they enjoy living near …