by Rick Baldwin | Sep 26, 2020 | Spirituality
Summary: This article challenges the common belief in personal choice, arguing that the mind creates the illusion of decision-making when, in reality, life unfolds moment by moment. It explores how choices—whether major life decisions or simple everyday selections—are...
by Rick Baldwin | Sep 21, 2020 | Spirituality
Every artist begins their creative journey connected to an infinite well of ideas, impulses, and possibilities. At their core lies a boundless realm, unrestricted by style, medium, or form. Yet, when an artist picks up a brush and places the first stroke on a canvas,...
by Rick Baldwin | Sep 20, 2020 | Spirituality
Summary: The article explores the concept of spiritual awakening, drawing parallels between waking from sleep and awakening from spiritual unconsciousness. It uses the biblical story of Adam and Eve to illustrate how humanity “fell asleep” by embracing...
by Rick Baldwin | Sep 12, 2020 | Spirituality
A few years ago, I watched a documentary about the December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. As many may recall, the tsunami caused tremendous loss of life and property. Witnessing the destruction unfold in real time through video footage gave the tragedy a sense of...
by Rick Baldwin | Aug 31, 2020 | Spirituality
Do you feel like we’re swimming in a sea of massive ego energy right now? It’s true. Election years always bring out the ego in full force, and right now, the U.S. is right in the middle of one. It’s like a free pass to think, “I’m right, and...
by Rick Baldwin | Aug 26, 2020 | Spirituality
We have seven mammals living in our household, and it seems that each of us is prone to shedding hair continuously. It’s not unusual to find dog, cat, and human hair scattered on the floor, creating a temporary, mixed carpet of fur from all species. This...
by Rick Baldwin | Aug 24, 2020 | Spirituality
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget that the core of who we are is peace. It might seem hard to believe, especially in challenging moments, but these are the times when we most need to pause and reconnect with our true self—the calm, unwavering...
by Rick Baldwin | Aug 11, 2020 | Spirituality
Surprise—it’s okay not to have an opinion about something! In fact, it’s perfectly fine to let go of all the opinions you currently hold about, well, everything! I know this might not be the most popular viewpoint. (See what I did there?) We live in a society where...
by Rick Baldwin | Aug 8, 2020 | Spirituality
What makes someone choose a spiritual life? Our world is packed with all kinds of experiences. There are places to visit, things to do, shows to watch, hobbies to dive into, wars to fight, people to love, food to eat, and so much more. So why would anyone choose to...
