Tag Archives: Paradox

Forgiveness Paradox

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Joel

The Paradox of Forgiveness  The kindness power of forgiveness is caring for ourselves. Forgiveness is the hardest and easiest thing: it is as much something we are as something we do. The only thing we need to do is give … Continue reading →

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Metaphysical Paradox

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Joel

Metaphysical Paradox My brain stopped filtering, allowing me to perceive a suddenly revealed external reality. This happened more than forty years ago and I have never shared it because it is like describing being abducted by aliens. Had I heard … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Our Brain

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Joel

We Are Not Our Brain? “By the time we become consciously aware of an experience, it has already been processed many times, activated memories, and initiated complex patterns of behavior.” Decisions are made by the brain at least one second before we … Continue reading →

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