What if you believe some core spiritual truth, but not getting the transformation that you were looking for? That’s because you are still more on the level of idea than on the level of truth. Here are some paths of thought to assist you to migrate up.
Beloveds, This weblog is the recording of a priceless conversation setting forth the only available, well-developed philosophy of living in truth, beauty, and goodness. The need for this emerging philosophy is great, and within the next decade or so, I expect that a number of works will appear to complement and compete with what is … Read more
We could simply say “give.” “Bestow” is a word with more grandeur; it connotes a very special gift. Our most unique and total gift is to bestow ourselves. Jesus bestowed himself to reveal the Father to the people of this world (at least). He did not merely publish content. Most of all, he gave a … Read more
Once the religious leaders had determined to destroy Jesus, and Jesus had determined to protect his followers by demonstrating his spiritual superiority over every intellectual and physical challenge they could bring to bear, the stage was set in Jerusalem. Presenting a list of grievances and redefining identity, Jesus’ declaration of independence announced a break with … Read more
Approached intellectually, the task is impossible. There are truths of fact, meaning, and value. At the high end, we can speak of truths of science, philosophy, and spiritual experience. But the intellect of itself cannot integrate and unify those truths in a human life precisely because the intellect remains on the levels of truths—propositions, … Read more
Peter Kreeft Scrambling at the last minute to get all the data required to submit a book proposal to an editor. They all want to know how your book compares with similar books on the market. You think you know the “competition,” but just to see if anything has appeared recently, go to amazon. Type … Read more
We find truth by following the way in simplicity, as symbolized in a story by Taoist philosopher Chuang-Tzu. Cook Ting was cutting up an ox for Lord Wen-hui. At every touch of his hand, every heave of his shoulder, every move of his feet, every thrust of his knee, zip! zoop! He slithered the knife … Read more
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 … Read more