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Ask me anything, with wolves

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 918 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Ask me anything
  1. Dr. Sharon Blackie is hosting an 'ask me anything' session where you can ask questions about writing, life, or anything else.
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The Common Consent Argument for Hinduism

Going Awol • 179 implied HN points • 15 May 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Belief Gods
  1. When many people agree on something, it can provide some evidence for its truth, although not definitive proof.
  2. Widespread belief in God can be seen as some evidence for theism because it might indicate God would want people to believe in him for a relationship.
  3. Common consent reasoning supports animism more than monotheism, and favors Hinduism due to the broad belief in a High God, subordinate deities, and nature spirits.

Acting ourselves into new ways of thinking

The Joyous Struggle • 474 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practices Transformation Beliefs
  1. It's easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than think your way into a new way of acting.
  2. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change, but it requires effort and consistency to make significant changes.
  3. Cultivating spiritual practices can lead to structural changes in the brain and help develop qualities like empathy, compassion, and patience.
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The Year I Stopped Knowing, well, to Some Considerable Extent

Deep Fix • 550 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Meditation Philosophy
  1. In reflecting on their writing, the author discovered a blend of relative and absolute truths that coexist.
  2. The author shifted focus from seeking knowledge to embracing conscious experience through phenomenology.
  3. The author emphasized the importance of moving beyond psychedelics after receiving their transformational message, and now focuses on helping others understand it.

Does the West Need a Religious Revival? Join Us for Our Next Live Debate.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1187 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Debates Cultural Issues Society Mental health
  1. The West is facing issues like low marriage and birth rates, more depression and loneliness, and a general sense of unhappiness. Many believe this might be linked to a decline in traditional religion.
  2. FDR's four fundamental freedoms, including freedom of worship, are currently challenged by new societal problems like technology and economic inequality.
  3. A debate is happening about whether a return to religion could help with the current crisis of meaning, highlighting differing views on modern secularism versus traditional belief systems.

Why I don't ask ChatGPT about my dreams.

Neckar’s Notes • 72 implied HN points • 13 Dec 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mysticism Psychedelics New Age Inner Work
  1. Using AI to interpret dreams can add another authoritative voice that blurs what is truly your intuition and what is projected. That extra layer can create confusion and bias in delicate inner work.
  2. Psychedelic and peak spiritual experiences often inflate the ego and can feed fantasies of being special or chosen. Without grounding, these states can become an escape from real life and responsibility.
  3. Healthy spiritual practice means grounding and integrating insights into everyday life through nature, relationships, and practical duties. Resist the seductive pull of endless transcendence via screens or AI and bring the light back into the world.

A Fairy Tree Encounter: Bridging Worlds in the Island Woods

The Planet • 412 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Folklore Traditions Beliefs Mythology Magic
  1. Discovering a fairy tree can feel like stumbling upon a magical portal connecting our world to that of elves and fairies.
  2. Leaving offerings at fairy trees stems from ancient Celtic traditions, symbolizing respect and a plea for good fortune.
  3. Despite skepticism, tales of mysterious happenings near fairy trees continue to spark wonder and captivate imaginations.

Kissing Ram Dass

Seven Senses • 579 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Meditation Eastern philosophy Psychedelics Personal Growth
  1. Ram Dass was a major spiritual teacher who introduced many people to Eastern philosophies and meditation. His journey started in Harvard and took him to India, where he met his guru.
  2. A personal encounter with Ram Dass felt like meeting an old friend. It showed that connection and love can have a strong impact, even in brief moments.
  3. His legacy continues through his teachings, reminding us that sometimes the way we make people feel is more important than what we say or do.

Venus in Capricorn

Astro Poets • 825 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Astrology Love Trust Devotion
  1. Venus in Capricorn values slow and steady love built on strong foundations.
  2. People with Venus in Capricorn are confident in love, good at setting boundaries, and ask for what they need.
  3. For Venus in Capricorn, actions speak louder than words; they show love through consistency and availability.

This Broken World Is Holy

Reactionary Feminist • 56 implied HN points • 24 Dec 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Theology Spirituality Secularism Cultural critique
  1. Belief in inevitable, secular progress has eroded as repeated crises show that things don’t automatically get better.
  2. The Christian story offers a different hope: it says the world is broken but despair is wrong because ultimate redemption isn’t promised to this life alone.
  3. Christmas reminds us that the broken world is made holy by the incarnation, so we should hold onto hope and care for this world even amid scarcity and decline.

How to Build and Gain Momentum

Day One • 479 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality
  1. Building momentum requires work and intentionality, not just being busy.
  2. Understanding how past events affect your daily routine can help in setting and achieving goals.
  3. Regularly reviewing your progress and identifying obstacles can help you stay on track to achieve your goals.

‘One step forward?’ — How some American Catholics experience ‘Fiducia supplicans’

The Pillar • 393 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Catholicism
  1. Misunderstandings about church doctrine can lead to curiosity and a desire for a relationship with God.
  2. Some gay and same-sex attracted Catholics may not find comfort in recent Church pronouncements.
  3. Pastoral accompaniment and building trust are crucial for supporting all Catholics, regardless of their relationship status.

The two reasons I left Christianity

Figs in Winter: New Stoicism and beyond • 805 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Atheism Logic Science Philosophy
  1. Logic and science played a big part in leading the author to leave Christianity
  2. Encountering philosophical teachings and critical thinking in school reinforced the doubts about religion
  3. The concepts of transubstantiation and the Trinity were key factors that ultimately caused the author to walk away from Catholicism

Suiting up, making the case, and guess who’s coming to dinner

The Pillar • 805 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Church Events Justice History
  1. Pope Francis is creating new cardinals in a consistory this weekend, and it's a tradition full of pomp and pageantry in Rome.
  2. Wearing fancy uniforms and titles like 'cardinal' signify belonging to a greater purpose and celebration of collective work.
  3. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is urging Church leaders to prioritize reforms for abuse survivors during upcoming events like the Synod of Bishops.

From Depravity to Redemption

Charles Eisenstein • 9 implied HN points • 24 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Ethics Healing Power Society Psychology Redemption
  1. Positions of power and systems that treat people and nature as commodities tend to produce and attract dehumanizing behavior, making extreme abuse a systemic risk.
  2. Punishing individual perpetrators is not enough; we must address the deeper social narratives, structures, and generational traumas that create and perpetuate depravity.
  3. A different kind of power—healing, moral and spiritual transformation—can break cycles, alter human nature over time, and ripple positive change through families and societies.