Tom Butler Abstract The body-centric point of view is that we are our body, peering out at the world from inside of our head while seeking a way to relate to others … not their body, but the personality within. As one of the most important tools enabling progression, cooperative communities function as a place in which … Read more
Abstract In the song, If I Were Brave, singer Jana Stanfield (4) answers the question, “What would I do today, if I were brave?” with, “If I were brave, I’d walk the razor’s edge.” In the song, If I were brave is a reference to learning to follow our spiritual instincts. The Razor’s edge represents the … Read more
I prefer to compartmentalize politics away from my writing. However, the current president and his supporting Republican Party is in the process of moving this country so far away from anything resembling a humanitarian nation that it seems a failure on my part for not speaking out. I recently posted this on my Facebook page: … Read more
The Paranormalist Community Think of a community as a collection of people who share an interest in one or more ideas. If you have more than a passing interest in the ideas related to the paranormal, then you are automatically a member of what I refer to as the Paranormalist Community. For sure, skeptics have … Read more
Abstract A community of people cooperating to achieve a common goal is the building block of civilization. From a metaphysical perspective, discussions amongst members of a cooperative community enable them to compose coherent statements of understanding and receive candid feedback. Composing thoughts to express an idea, either to tell or to respond, provides important opportunities … Read more
Abstract An important metaphysical question is whether we have free will. It is seldom directly asked, but free will seems necessary if we are to claim personal responsibility or trust our senses. For instance, if we do not have free will, it would seem to be impossible for us to assure our ethical behavior. This … Read more