Art has always been important. It gives voice to people who may not otherwise have it, but it’s also been used to push perspectives, as propaganda. As Edward Bleiberg says:
Imagery in public space is a reflection of who has the power to tell the story of what happened and what should be remembered.
We are living in an age of individualism, where our own identities are often more important—or at least take more precedence—than the collective good. Opinions are therefore more prevalent than fact, and bias is everywhere. Any writing of any kind can be shared to millions of people instantly, and therefore so can opinions and bias. Because of this quick,…
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There is an incredible legal case currently under way in California regarding the Golden State Killer. This case has an intense amount of interest online so I don’t feel the need to recap it more than a little. If you want to know the gruesome details, a great place to start is the Criminology podcast, season 2.…
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In many mindfulness based practices you will hear this concept of “live in the Now.” First of all, I’d like to describe a bit what that means. Second, I’ll examine the pros and cons. Then, we can discuss.
Verse from the Bhagavad Gita in Devanāgarī script.
A quick note—I am not fluent in Sanskrit nor am I a professional. However, I am learning from an amazing teacher and hope to pass on some of the things that really inspire me about the language.
To begin, I’ll share some history about the language.
Sanskrit developed in South Asia between 1500 and 1000 BCE, around the time of the Vedas (we’ll get…
"Peace is within oneself to be found in the same place as agitation and suffering. It is not found in a forest or on a hilltop, nor is it given by a teacher. Where you experience suffering, you can also find freedom from suffering. Trying to run away from suffering is actually to run toward it."
"Take time each day to be with your breath and your steps, to bring your mind back to your body—to remember that you have a body! Take some time each day to listen with compassion to your inner child, to listen to the things inside that are clamoring to be heard. Then you will know how to listen to others."
"When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet. You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time. Similarly, just do your daily practice and cultivate a kind heart. Abandon impatience and instead be content creating the causes for goodness; the results will come when they’re ready."
Verse from the Bhagavad Gita in Devanāgarī script.
