by Michael Mamas | Monday, May 2, 2011 | World View |
This morning I heard the news that he was killed.
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My response was silence. I felt silence inside…. no significant feeling beyond that.
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For me it underscored the depth of the wound the world has been carrying since 9/11.
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I am not one who feels sweetness in revenge. I feel no joy. I feel a silent void. Right now I cannot say much more than that regarding my feelings on the matter.
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My thoughts, however, go to the future. I look to see how humanity responds to this event.
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It is all about people. The death of such an individual, of course, reaches much further than the pragmatics of his daily activity.
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by Michael Mamas | Friday, April 29, 2011 | World View |
Recently, there has been a great deal of criticism in the news regarding the royal wedding and the English Monarchy in general. Many are quick and proud to say they have no interest in the Royal family.
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An essential point eludes so many these days. That point is the value of cultural integrity and the value of tradition.
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Cultures culture the people. When held wisely, they refine mentality, morality, integrity, etc. for every individual.
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I have heard many anti-tradition arguments which are certainly vogue these days and usually do have their logical component. Yet anything can be justified by the intellect including, it seems, the sterilization of humanity.
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That is certainly unfortunate and will change as humanity matures.
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by Michael Mamas | Thursday, April 28, 2011 | Mount Soma
The Kumbhabhisekam is just around the corner now.
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At first glance, it seems things are a bit hectic here at Mount Soma as we make all the last minute preparations.
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However, if you look a bit closer it becomes clear that what feels hectic on the surface is actually a force without bounds silently amping up with unimaginable strength, carrying Mount Soma to another place, time… dimension.
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That is how it feels… difficult to describe…
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abstract but undeniable… subtle yet overt.
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by Michael Mamas | Saturday, April 23, 2011 | Personal Growth, Relationship |
Driving my daughter home from school the other day, she asked me a lovley question: “What is the best thing you ever did when you were a kid?”
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I can not remember what I said, but I do remember very well where my mind went… namely, “kindness.” I thought of acts of kindness that I did as a kid.
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This inspired reflection.
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As an adult, it is the same. Smart, clever, profound…. they all fall far short of simple kindness.
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It made me realize that all I do with the school, Mount Soma, the temple, etc. are inspired by kindness.
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To help our world, to help humanity: these things all blossom from the seed of kindness… the best thing you can ever do.
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by Michael Mamas | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | Health, Personal Growth |
Have you heard the latest ‘theory’ for the cause of autism?
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Namely: Hypersensitivity to pollutants.
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Really? So, it is not the pollutants that are the problem? The problem is just that people are hypersensitive?
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If it were one person in millions, well then, maybe it would make some sense. However, autism is becoming epidemic.
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The mind is a fascinating thing, isn’t it? Talk about being able to justify anything with the intellect.
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You can rational-ize anything.
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