Disintermediate the Teacher?
Keep the Teacher, Disintermediate the Ego & Superego The other day I had an insight into an experience that happened 43 years ago. That experience rocked my world and set…
The Nondual Duel
Nonduality is Not the Final Word on Reality I recently received this email from a fan of Open-Secrets: John there are many nondual psychotherapists, among them Stephan Bodian, author of ‘Wake Up…
Another Suicide, More Reflection
Suicide, the Endless Why? Two days ago I learned that another friend had committed suicide – this on the heels of two other friends’ suicides in February. Here again, I…
Warrior Mindfulness
United States Marines get Mindful The U.S. Marine Corps is experimenting with mindfulness training for combat troops. Imagine a line of combat soldiers in the lotus position. The Department of…
There is No God, but God Is
The Question of God Makes Me Hungry Last night I saw Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God. What a wonderful film. Julia Sweeney amazed me with her wit, dialogue and…
Inquiring into Death & Dying – Life & Living
What’s up with Life & Death – Living & Dying? My first real experience with death was when a dear friend of mine died from ovarian cancer about 10 years…