PinnedAnniversary Memorial Tribute for my mother: Annabelle Forsch Prager.The setting sun draws sacred and spiritual attention; and so, represents a lure and a magnet for peace and soul celebration. I share photographs from this evening’s sunset because today (January 25th) is the first anniversary of the death of my mother. …In Memoriam3 min readIn Memoriam3 min read
PinnedFollow me. I’ll follow you. Guaranteed!This follow game seems to be what Medium’s recent reorganization demands.Followers3 min readFollowers3 min read
Jan 8I’m dying to think!Even after we die, our brains support evolving into Love. Why must the “other side” remain such a mystery? One possible answer… If during life on earth we had awareness of the life of the soul, we mightn’t concentrate on, nor give our all to, our existence here. …Love6 min readLove6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 4Blueberry Wisdom.Replacing frustration with faith. I plucked an organic blueberry from the plastic container in my lap, and as I brought it to my mouth, it slipped from my fingers and fell to the flagstone deck. Now, I don’t mind eating a blueberry which has fallen on the ground, especially if…Wisdom5 min readWisdom5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 20, 2022The Power of VulnerabilityBeing Authentic Supports My Life and My Relationships Sections: Vulnerability: Admirable; Desirable; Pleasurable. Meeting my Resistance ***Can I be Vulnerable and Receptive through Chaos and Controversy? Softness Becomes Me ***When I stop demanding others address my needs, support comes more easily to me. Leading with my Heart ***Being Vulnerable Means Being…Self Help10 min readSelf Help10 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 15, 2022Democrats Might be GratefulExistential Threat Galvanizes Determined and Passionate Action Democrats seem to be up in arms. Finally. And, while this statement sadly reflects the current state of unrestricted gun violence in America, Democratic politicians might be grateful. The January 6th Insurrection and the continuing massacres of children — not to mention the ongoing assault on election integrity — have…Democrats7 min readDemocrats7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 28, 2022An Alternative to the Model of Breakthroughs.Everything is Process. Anticipating breakthroughs presents a paradox. I achieve breakthroughs by actively engaging. Yet counting on breakthroughs might encourage me to sit back. Breakthroughs take place as I apply myself, or as I process experience from having applied myself. By synthesizing a range of input, I put things together…Personal Growth Strategy5 min readPersonal Growth Strategy5 min read
May 15, 2022The Myth of Breakthroughs.2602JonathansawarenessoftheworldDevelopment Ever Continues = A Constructive Alternative to the Model of Breakthroughs.Development Ever Continues = A Constructive Alternative to the Model of Breakthroughs. Hi Marcus, Exactly my point. Thank you for your discernment — and for your useful framing. Interactive input is most helpful - thank you 🤗🙏🏼🤗. And yes, your well expressed comment leads me to add that we might…2 min read2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 15, 2022The Myth of BreakthroughsFulfillment through incremental steps — I expect ‘breakthroughs’. Why? Because the idea of ‘breakthroughs’ permeates our collective thinking. The Messiah will come. The End of Days will bring cataclysmic ecstasy. Once I find my soulmate, I’ll have it made. I have come to realize people don’t change through breakthroughs. At least not in lasting, permanent…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 10, 2022How to Make Time Fly.Turning Waiting Time into Time I Can't Wait For. — I’m looking up the track. Wistfully. No train in sight. It’s 11:07pm. The 11:03pm did not whoosh in at 11:03pm. Who knows when it will arrive? Perhaps, never. I’d like to settle into a train seat and be on my way home. I’m tired. I’m bored. I’m agitated. Sure, I…Time4 min readTime4 min read