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The Purest Gold

Posted on Dec 10th, 2007 by David Jon : A Lamp Unto Oneself David Jon

Almost 40 years old. Done the Vision Quest. Been on the Mindfulness Meditation Retreat. Lived alone in a cabin in the woods Thoreau-like for months on end. Travelled Gypsy-like across the United States. Played in... More »

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2,500 Years Of Spirituality For The Self-Obsessed

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2006 by David Jon : A Lamp Unto Oneself David Jon

Is it the once-upon-a-time emphasis on avoding sexuality--as if that were indicative of a greater spiritual truth? Is it the dismissal of the householder as vital, and the glorification of the mystic, the prophet, the... More »

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New Headings For The Sensitive Man

Posted on Oct 16th, 2006 by David Jon : A Lamp Unto Oneself David Jon

What are we to do with the experiences handed to us? Yes, I know there is a lot of talk in certain New-Age hotspots as to how ' create our reality .' But to only... More »

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Mayday 3: Choose Your Obligations

Posted on May 3rd, 2006 by David Jon : A Lamp Unto Oneself David Jon

Yesterday I could literally feel the difference between supposing that existence is a task to be completed on time, versus existence as a game that we play for enjoyment . The former definitely felt to... More »

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Mayday 2: The Constant Need For Correction... Or Not?

Posted on May 2nd, 2006 by David Jon : A Lamp Unto Oneself David Jon

Have you ever tried to row a boat in a somewhat straight line? Have you ever sailed and realized that something that looks so easy and effortless--after all, all you do is just let the... More »

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