Coming to terms with my own pretending about the predicament we're in, side-stepping the hope versus fatalistic acceptance trap, and opting instead for letting go while staying present, all lead to the peace and authenticity that can come from being [at least somewhat] prepared and fully present for a future that remains unknown to us. … Continue reading Now What? Getting On With It.
What will it take to overcome our optimistic delusions of planetary control? Can we stop pretending we're only facing a problem to be solved and begin seeking a way to adapt to our predicament? In the Washington Post opinion section, an editor recently wrote the following: "What Americans need is a more quickly rising standard … Continue reading The World As We Know It
What's "human exceptionalism" got to do with ecological destruction and the climate crisis? Really, everything. https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/11/19/28/evolution-2305142_1280.jpg Kyrnos on Pixabay Note: The following is best read on a larger device, or, if you prefer, it can be read online at: https://theprinciplesofbeing.com/2023/04/02/the-fatal-flaws-in-human-exceptionalism/ Humans and Other Homo Species Humans seem to have a natural propensity for making order … Continue reading The Fatal Flaws in Human Exceptionalism
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