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Tag Archives: paradox
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Derivative trading, doing business in Siberia, and using bitcoin have all been dubbed “a new Wild West”. We stick that label on many risky endeavors these days. Endeavors free of the usual restrictions–and so, frequently of dubious legality. Nonetheless, the … Continue reading
Posted in Michael R. Patton, new age, new mythology, peace, photos, psychology, religion, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged choice, courage, dilemma, fear, freedom, growth, living large, new Wild West, paradox, transformation, Wild West
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Note to Myself
The word “Sikh” translates into English as “student” or disciple”. So as I see it, we’re all sikhs. We all learn so many things during this lifetime. From the cradle to the grave, we’re learning—we can’t help but learn. … Continue reading
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Tagged growth, learning, oneness, paradox, projection, Sikh, understanding, wholeness
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Ironic Myth
After I’d written the poem below, I realized I’d created a myth… I’d created a story to help explain the mysterious workings of our life, our world, our Universe—without killing the mystery. The poem explains why our world spins… But … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, irony, michael r. patton, myth, paradox, poem, poetry, security
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Bountiful Austerity
Merriam-Webster, Inc. has announced that “austerity” is the word of the year for 2010. That is, more people searched for the definition of “austerity” on the Merriam-Webster online dictionary than for any other word. Obviously, these days, we have … Continue reading
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Tagged austerity, fullness, good craziness, life, michael r. patton, paradox, word of the year
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