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Is it a friendly universe?

May 5, 2014

As part of scientific living, we provision ourselves with a broad perspective by integrating inputs from science, philosophy, and religion into a broad concept of evolution. This concept includes some idea of (1) the evolution of our universe from its origin down to the present and into the future; (2) biological evolution, including ecology and health for ourselves and others; (3) psychological growth; and (4) historical progress. In the light of this broad concept, we… Read More

How shall we learn to focus better?

May 1, 2014

Scientific living engages our full capacities of body, mind, and soul as we focus on the task in hand. But often we find ourselves distracted, or the mind is thinking too much, and we are unable to stay focused. As the decades pass, the average attention span gets shorter, and there are many causes. To mention just two, multitasking and the overuse of social media by young people around the world hinder the brain’s development… Read More

An overview of scientific living

April 28, 2014

Today we begin our seven-fold path that leads through the dimensions of truth, beauty, and goodness. Considering the truths of science and asking what their significance might be in a philosophy of living, I have begun to develop a concept of scientific living. This concept involves several phases. Please aid in the ongoing development of this concept with your questions and comments. You may be motivated to take on a new project to strengthen yourself… Read More

Truth: Core, periphery, and bridge

April 24, 2014

Our conversation has been vastly extended and deeply nourished by the 45+ comments on living at our best and the way of simplicity. These comments make it clear: to live in the way of simplicity is to live the truth. Truth is first and foremost a living, spiritual reality—divine truth. But that is not the whole story. The spiritual core has a periphery, the truths of science; and between science and spirituality is a bridge,… Read More

Paths of thoroughness

April 21, 2014

This philosophy of living weaves two complementary approaches: the way of simplicity and paths of thoroughness. The way of simplicity you have illustrated in your comments on the first two posts. A path of thoroughness is an excellent map for a careful inquiry or course of action. We can walk these paths in the degree of thoroughness that suits our purpose, exploring details, considering difficulties, spending time in study and discussion and silence. Paths of… Read More

The way of simplicity

April 17, 2014

In response to the first post, people sent in descriptions of living at our best, providing an enduring resource for our conversation. (The post remains open for added comments for 20 days, and you can comment on others’ comments.) These descriptions also provide a good introduction to today’s topic. Soon this weblog will enter a path of thoroughness, a sequence involving several themes, an approach to living in truth, beauty, and goodness. But we can… Read More

Ink Dots Art

April 6, 2014

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Ink Dots Art

April 6, 2014

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