The weather has been so beautiful out where I live lately. I love the opportunity to go outside and run around under a big beautiful sun, while the trees and the flowers bloom and blow in the cool April breeze. However, each day at about the 45 minute mark of being outside, my nose startsContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 18: Addiction, Codependency, and Control”
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Tao Te Ching Day 12: You Choose
I am struck by an insight today. Studying chapter 23 of the Tao Te Ching, an insight hit me from a place of thinking I understand, to grasping what is being taught. Shakespeare said, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Well Lao Tzu said, “Spare words; nature’s way.” (Addiss & Lombardo) Nature only say’s whatContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 12: You Choose”
The Problem We Face
Here it is the reason our world is in chaos. It is not because America is racist. It is not because the cops are racist. It is not because our President is a moron. It is not because there are a ton of oppressed people who cannot get out from under their oppressors boot. It is not a global pandemic. It is not victimize-rs against victims.
Are You Interested in Truth?
Seeking purpose today is my goal, discovering a reason and a need to get out of bed and do something, anything. Because, unfortunately, I have spent a large portion of my life aimless and without purpose. Wondering, and depressed, drunken and alone. So I started writing, I started working on my purpose, I started thisContinue reading “Are You Interested in Truth?”
A Case For Suffering: Part 2 of “Through My Lens”
In darkness, we cherish the moments that are filled with light. We see the savagery of the world we live in and turn away from it, a hopeful denial of lost truth. A truth that we knew had been lost long ago, yet we still hold onto the hope of paradise. We needlessly suffer inContinue reading “A Case For Suffering: Part 2 of “Through My Lens””
Why I Do “The Next Right Thing” Part 1 of Through My Lens.
I feel like the embodiment of struggle. On most days I feel this way like each breath is a choice I have to make and the argument to make it isn’t as compelling as it used to be. So often I feel like what’s the point. What’s the point of getting up every day andContinue reading “Why I Do “The Next Right Thing” Part 1 of Through My Lens.”
How to Find Meaning: A step by step guide
Life is pain… Life is pain and suffering… Life is pain and suffering and sometimes popsicles. I mean it’s not all bad, right? Sure, it feels all bad most days. Sure, it feels like, ” What is the point of going to the job again, to pay my bills? I don’t even like these bills.” Continue reading “How to Find Meaning: A step by step guide”
Its Time
Here I go… It’s one of those. The question is, If I truly believe and have faith in God then what’s taking so long. How have I not already been out living and loving and sharing joy and love with everyone I meet? I see it all the time and from me the majority ofContinue reading “Its Time”
All In: Upon Awakening Podcast
https://anchor.fm/matthew-whiteside/episodes/All-in-e9vu2e https://anchor.fm/matthew-whiteside/episodes/All-in-e9vu2e Sherrie and I go all in and make a huge investment. Although there is fear we choose to walk by faith. Click the link and enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening.
Dying to Live
My mind is on fire with thoughts. The past 2 days I have woken up and it’s felt like a fire drill in my head, ideas running crazy. It’s felt intense and also exciting because there is a ton of energy in that fire drill. It can be a scary place for anyone who suffersContinue reading “Dying to Live”
Seeking Purpose Today 