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The Love Of Words – The Words Of Love

April 12, 2022 by bofaw Leave a Comment

( Easter Messages from Peter Roget and Sir Isaak Newton) “Measured on the vast scale of the universe, the globe we inhabit appears but as an atom; and yet within the compass of this atom, what an inexhaustible variety of objects is contained; what and endless diversity of phenomena is presented; what wonderful changes are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, Easter, faith, John Muir, spirituality

Maria: “If God made the Universe, Who Made God?”

February 14, 2022 by bofaw Leave a Comment

One year, after discussing “The Big Bang Theory” in the Biodesign Class, unbeknown to me, a quiet, thoughtful Latina girl went to church the following Sunday. After the service, she approached her priest and asked, “Father, if God made the universe, who made God?” The priest’s face turned red, he stooped down and whispered sharply … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: big bang theory, Bio-spirituality, Biodesign Out For A Walk, existence of God, faith, mystery of life

Kahlil Gibran: The Teaching/Learning Paradox

June 7, 2021 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Of the 50 (more or less) books that were used to formulate the Biodesign curriculum, one of my favorites was, The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran. The book contains 26 stellar meditations on the holistic nature of human beings, including intimate topics ranging from love, joy/sorrow, death and everything in between. Conservative estimates are that the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: bio-spirituality. freedom of religion, Biodesign Out For A Walk, faith, God, Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

A Chronological Look at the Advent Season

December 7, 2020 by bofaw Leave a Comment

According to the latest Pew research poll on religious preference, 4% of the American population self-identify as atheists. Does this mean that the other 96% of the people are on some form of spiritual path? Do they walk in solitude, or have they joined the caravan of seekers that is very long and very old? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Advent, Bio-spirituality, Biodesign Out For A Walk, Christianity, faith, freedom of religion, Merry Christmas

The Book Whisperer

April 15, 2020 by bofaw Leave a Comment

“A spiritual partnership is a partnership between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth. Spiritual partners use their delightful experiences together as well as their power struggles to learn about themselves and change themselves.” – Gary Zukav Excerpt: Biodesign Out For A Walk, Forward by Linda Williamson. I now realize that one of the great … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Christie, faith, Grand Canyon, love, love lessons, Power of Music, soul, soul medicine, spiritual growth, Wedding Song

Descartes—Skepticism—Faith

October 24, 2018 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Whether Rodin’s sculpture of “The Thinker” was generic or not, it was a perfect complement to Rene Descartes’ life, legacy and accomplishments. There is an old joke that pokes fun at Paris’ “Left-Bank” existentialists like Jean Paul Sartre. Sartre was enjoying a cup of espresso at a sidewalk café when the waiter asked him if … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, Descartes, existence of God, faith, freedom of religion

From John Muir To Social Injustice

December 3, 2017 by bofaw Leave a Comment

In 1976, naturalist T. H. Watkins published, John Muir’s America. He must have felt that he knew Muir’s soul so well that he composed three imaginary conversations with the venerable old mountain man. The first dialogue began on the veranda of Muir’s home in Martinez, Ca. The two men discussed many ecological topics as they … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, faith, freedom of religion, John Muir vision, Lowell Harrison Young, spiritual growth

Tubbs Fire—Diablo Wind

October 13, 2017 by bofaw Leave a Comment

An old English proverb suggests: “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good” The recent fires throughout Napa and Sonoma Counties qualify as Ill Winds. It is common practice for California Dept. of Forestry officials to name fires by their place of origin. Ergo, the fire that destroyed over 3,500 Santa Rosa homes and businesses … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Author Lowell Harrison Young, Biodesign Out For A Walk, Diablo Wind, existence of God, faith, miracle of life, mystery of life, spiritual growth, Tubbs Firestorm

Happy 2017 with Michelangelo and John Muir

January 3, 2017 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Michelangelo is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. If his goals in life had been lower, the world would never have known his “David” and “Pieta” statues and the Sistine Chapel frescoes. He was a painter, architect and sculptor and dedicated his life to getting as close to the creative power … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, faith, God, John Muir, Michelangelo, New Year

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM e.e. cummings

December 19, 2016 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Watching the increasingly commercial emphasis during the Christmas Season, it is little wonder Albert Schweitzer described a kind of naïveté where people are unaware of the silent, spiritual battles within.  Although blatant commercialism was far less intense during the time Henry Thoreau wrote “Walden,” (1850) it probably contributed to his efforts to strive to avoid … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Advent, e.e. cummings, existence of God, faith, Little Church, Lowell Harrison Young, Merry Christmas, miracle of life, Yosemite Temple
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