Tom Butler 
Opinion 9 Abstract This Opinion includes introduction of the Temperament Mediated Perception (TMP) model. Although the first appearance with this title, the model has been evolving from the early version discussed in the Implicit Cosmology. As it stands now, I believe it is largely complete. Future writing will be concerned with explaining its implications. It … Read more
Seeking 101 Also see: The Hermes Concepts Metaphysical View of John 14 The Razor’s Edge – Katha Upanishad The One Thing Christmas is for Compassion The need to consciously seek understanding about our spiritual nature, the nature of the reality we inhabit and our relationship with reality, has been known at least since the time … Read more
Opinion 8 Abstract In the context of this essay, our discerning intellect is an enlightened motivator that moderates our baser, human instincts. If the ideal citizen is one who seeks progression in cooperation with others, rather than at the expense of others, their discerning intellect must dominate decision-making. This Opinion is an exploration of the … Read more
Updated Also see The Mindful Way. I recommend the books: Your Immortal Self: exploring the mindful way Exploring the Mindful Way. Introduction The National Spiritualist Association of Churches (NSAC) Declaration of Principles functions as an outline for a personal ethics code based on the understanding that our “… existence and personal identity continue after the change called death” (Principle 4). … Read more
Introduction We exist to gain understanding of our world through experience, thereby furthering our collective’s understanding of reality. We do this with the habitual expression of intention to understand the implications of our actions and learning to live in accordance with that understanding. That is the Mindful Way of the seeker. A series of Discourses … Read more
Seeking 101 Think of yourself as two people sharing the same body. One is your inner seeker, ever striving to be at one with nature and your spiritual self. The other is your outward human that is driven by the instinct to assure the continuation of the gene pool. Both of you must … Read more