In this dream analogy, Rupert Spira distills the essence of non duality (Advaita Vedanta).

What does it mean to say that ‘the world is a simulation’?

Concepts allow us to communicate about the world and discuss ideas. But concepts aren’t reality, in the same way a map isn’t the territory, and a menu isn’t the meal.

The stories we use to regale our audiences - and ourselves - compel us to dramatize everything. But this compulsion comes with a heavy price.

by Arnold Lobel • the trials and tribulations of haste and instant gratification.

by Nik List • Actors incarnate characters on stage. We act out roles in these incarnations called life. If all the world is a stage, and all the people are merely players, why not apply acting techniques to our daily lives? 

By Nik List • We're all conditioned to foster opinions. Agree or disagree. Condone or cancel. Are we stuck with these binary cleavages? What tools do we have when communication falls short and the mind hits a wall?

by Nik List • ABSTRACT – How does the photograph of Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation resonate with us today? Is there any wisdom that could be applied to the global upheaval we are currently experiencing?

by Nik List • Life is lived, games are played, films are watched. But how about playing life? How about witnessing it? Can we experience this physical world with the same enjoyment we experience stories?

  by ECKHART TOLLE   Self-esteem means that you are reasonably satisfied with who you are as a person, the achievements

by Nik List – ABSTRACT – Trees teach us stillness. Clouds remind us of impermanence. The sun exemplifies unconditional giving. Dogs demonstrate loyalty. But how about cats?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6MV5G1Hqk&list=PLX5WbxWCSYimtC5F-f-M6djmMQzFilJNg&index=13 Once upon a time, there was a Chinese farmer who lost a horse. It ran away. All the neighbors came