I'm just LOVING the audio versions b/c I can listen as I prepare a meal or groom my dog. If my attention is needed elsewhere, I can slide back and re-listen with increased attention. Or listen twice. Thank you so much Rebbe Charles (what I and my friends call you).
This is a vision I can both understand and relate to and it revives flagging hope during these troubled times. Thank you, there are wonderful takeaways, and I particularly love - control is a substitute for what the soul really longs for, to restore its connections, to belong, to be whole. It makes sense of something that seemed dark, but can now evoke compassion. Thank you for creating this in audio, it has an added dimension coming through in your voice, and I like being able to move around whilst listening. Looking forward to more.
This is very thoughtful, optimistic and spiritual. However, as Aquinas would say, you can't have good without evil, as you can't have light without darkness. Control is more than a need to connect, it is fundamental to narcissism and psychopathy.
Agree on your closing, as I've been learning MUCH about narcissism in recent days.
Excellent point.
Though on Aquinas' point, it feels to me like there is black in white and white in black - as is shown in the Tao. I see the "evil" in me - the fear-based pull for control. Though I also see it's far more engaging and enlightening to work within my community to allow what is... which I call "good"... as I work to make minimal negative impact on those around me.
Not easy work!!
We can't understand light without knowing darkness. This is true? As far as I can see.
Though I am working to understand that There is No Bad. What is IS.
Beautiful, Charles, so beautiful. Your vision, your articulation of it, the love that emanates from it, and from you. The gift of who you are is received with gratitude and joy. By me, and by many. Thank-you!
I know in my heart ‘love’ is the answer but having a list of the ‘new progress’ is awesome. Will it need to happen in parallel communities as I don’t see the fast track technos loosening their grip.
In audio form I finally get to take in your worthwhile thoughts. I cannot possibly financially support all the substacks I like. Is there is buy me a coffee option somewhere?
Incidentally one advantage of the audio: my wife has had times when she's been unable to wear reading glasses & therefore read. You can imagine therefore what a blessing it is to be able to listen.
I'm just LOVING the audio versions b/c I can listen as I prepare a meal or groom my dog. If my attention is needed elsewhere, I can slide back and re-listen with increased attention. Or listen twice. Thank you so much Rebbe Charles (what I and my friends call you).
This is a vision I can both understand and relate to and it revives flagging hope during these troubled times. Thank you, there are wonderful takeaways, and I particularly love - control is a substitute for what the soul really longs for, to restore its connections, to belong, to be whole. It makes sense of something that seemed dark, but can now evoke compassion. Thank you for creating this in audio, it has an added dimension coming through in your voice, and I like being able to move around whilst listening. Looking forward to more.
This is very thoughtful, optimistic and spiritual. However, as Aquinas would say, you can't have good without evil, as you can't have light without darkness. Control is more than a need to connect, it is fundamental to narcissism and psychopathy.
I LOVE your name! I too am always curious...
Agree on your closing, as I've been learning MUCH about narcissism in recent days.
Excellent point.
Though on Aquinas' point, it feels to me like there is black in white and white in black - as is shown in the Tao. I see the "evil" in me - the fear-based pull for control. Though I also see it's far more engaging and enlightening to work within my community to allow what is... which I call "good"... as I work to make minimal negative impact on those around me.
Not easy work!!
We can't understand light without knowing darkness. This is true? As far as I can see.
Though I am working to understand that There is No Bad. What is IS.
And what I learn from this is my journey.
May your journey be blessed.
Wonderful.
I can’t remember your take on Bitcoin but imho you could benefit from setting up your hard work using the value for value model using podcasting 2.0.
Let subscribers stream directly to your wallet or give donations with minimal fees.
Much appreciate your thoughtful work.
Beautiful Charles,.
I dont believe in evil.
As darkness is mearly shadow
or the absence of light,
Thank you so much for shining yours.
Beautiful, Charles, so beautiful. Your vision, your articulation of it, the love that emanates from it, and from you. The gift of who you are is received with gratitude and joy. By me, and by many. Thank-you!
I know in my heart ‘love’ is the answer but having a list of the ‘new progress’ is awesome. Will it need to happen in parallel communities as I don’t see the fast track technos loosening their grip.
I really love listening to your voice sharing your essay- amplifying your message and letting even more of the frequency you stand for come through
Fabulous - thank you 🙏🏼
Please keep making the audio recordings - they really work for me
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The audio versions work best for me. Thank you so much for this option. I embrace your work with gratitude.
I LOVE audio versions! Thank you Charles!
In audio form I finally get to take in your worthwhile thoughts. I cannot possibly financially support all the substacks I like. Is there is buy me a coffee option somewhere?
What a clear and wonderful vision for what we as a species can become!
Incidentally one advantage of the audio: my wife has had times when she's been unable to wear reading glasses & therefore read. You can imagine therefore what a blessing it is to be able to listen.
Brilliant, refreshing, articulate. My wife & I listen and discuss and grow. Thankyou.
Holding space for reinventing progress starts around 11:23. Loosening the grip of reinforced attention to the first 11 minutes is half the battle.