Contemplations for Our Collective Conscience

A Message to the Reader:

The following content includes my personal thoughts and beliefs about the phenomena of life, our existence, and the infinite nature of consciousness. Some of the ideas shared may be incomplete or only in their infancy of development. Others, I consider truths I've learned about the nature of the self, society, and a God that I am only beginning to know and embrace. I encourage you to use your discernment when reading this content. There may be some things you agree with, others you don't understand, and probably more you may reject. My only ask is that you contemplate the concepts that resonate with you and leave the rest behind. I share these contemplations not to persuade anyone to think or see the world as I do. I just hope that my form of creative expression helps others feel a little less alone and a little more loved as they wander their path back to the Creator.

"An Exposition" 

from A Memoir of Mortality (2006. rev)

Mind, heart, and soul shall flow

Upon these pages and the words that

Have slumbered within shall be awakened

By a purpose stirring passions aflame.

I wish not to persuade or lure minds

Into following paths that I have already tread,

Nor do I desire to destroy the spiritual

Foundations that bring comfort to countless.

My intentions are to arouse some

Self-awareness and comprehensions

Of the conceptual structures that

Support and stabilize our society.

My rhetoric and anecdotes serve

Only to explore and understand

Diverse points of perception,

Which may lead to ideological innovation.

My words will ring as truth in one man's ear,

But will be counted as lies by another's tongue.

Neither shall alter the marks upon this plane

Nor quiet the resolve coursing through my veins.

For these words are my beliefs

That could fade by tomorrow's dawn;

They are my truths

That may endure till Kingdom comes.

- Kahlil Jiddu Hill

A Time for Change

For the last three months, I have struggled to write the follow-up to Forsaking Our Flawless Facades. Although I quickly read the book that would have inspired the next essay, I ultimately didn't take the time, allocate the energy, or find the motivation to finish writing it.

Now, there are various reasons I can list as to why it didn't happen. For example, the demands of my job dramatically increased for six weeks due to us being short-staffed. My wife and son also required more time and attention than usual from me. I could go on and on, but I don't believe any of those reasons are truly why I didn't dedicate the necessary resources to finish what I started. Honestly, I believe it happened because I needed to change how I managed this site's content creation.

For the past few weeks, I kept having to re-read and restart sections of the essay I was working on because it just didn't feel right. I struggled to come up with a unique approach to articulate a point I wanted to convey. I would be in constant creative paralysis because I wanted everything to be perfect and beyond reproach. But what I finally realized was that the trade-off was not worth it. Ultimately, my writing style and how infrequently I posted new content didn't truly serve the initial purpose of this site. If I really want to commit to being honest, vulnerable, and sharing who I am with the world, I need to find a way to post content more often.

So, in an effort to make those changes, I have decided to cut down on the length of each post and start sharing my thoughts and in-depth contemplations on a diverse array of topics more frequently. My goal is to strive for one to three posts a month. I know that sounds aggressive, especially since I'm averaging one a quarter right now. However, I am excited because I feel this approach will allow me to share what's happening inside of me more quickly instead of waiting months before publishing only part or portions of those original thoughts.

I know this explanation may be completely unnecessary, and I probably could have just made the changes without sharing the rationale behind it. But I want to stay true to the idea of being more transparent and authentic with this community. There is a joy that I'm feeling as I type each of these words to you. Every consonant, vowel, and syllable feels like they're breaking down blockages and freeing me to fully express that which has been anxiously waiting to be communicated.

What are the "Contemplations for Our Collective Conscience?"

There isn't a day that passes that I am not in some way, form, or fashion thinking about or pondering the events that I am blessed to experience each day. Lately, I have had more intense contemplations compared to the norm. Recently, an influx of information and knowledge has required me to pause and attempt to digest it more frequently. I don't know the reason for this, but part of me believes that it's because events are about to accelerate and intensify to bring about the circumstances required to usher in the new age of humanity I've written about in the past. Now isn't the time to jump back into that subject, but it is one of the reasons I feel compelled to share my contemplations with you.

This obligation isn't felt because I have some delusion that I possess a message more special than others. No, this is more of a feeling that it's time for all of us to open up and share what's on our minds and hearts. As I mentioned before, I wholeheartedly believe that the next stage of our evolution requires more open, transparent, and honest communication. This will help us achieve a greater understanding and love for all. The more we share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others, the more resources we can leverage for our own spiritual growth.

The contemplations shared will convey ideas, feelings, and beliefs I offer up to society's consciousness in an effort to contribute something to our evolution and growth. These contemplations will be drawn from personal experiences as well as inspirations from books, movies, TV shows, and music, much like the essays already posted on the site. The only exception is that these will be shorter and, hopefully, more digestible to members of the community. I just hope I share something that helps you along your journey.

My Request of You

Unlike the first four essays, many of the future posts will invite you to help me flesh out my thoughts or ideas to help all of us arrive at a more complete and holistic perspective of truth. I will no longer share what I previously called 'life lessons' with you. I feel the use of that term attempts to give my writings more authority than they should ever possess. Even if I may strongly believe in the messages I share, I know all too well that others believe in their 'life lessons' just as strongly and that conviction of belief has rarely proven any truth to be absolute or unobjectionable.

So, instead, what I propose is that we co-create and move along this path toward evolution, higher truth, and collective consciousness together. While some may be uncomfortable and unwilling to entertain the idea of truth evolving or being amorphous, I also know there are those of you out there who do understand and appreciate those qualities. It allows for flexibility and growth of spirit that may have been cramped or restricted within rigid laws chiseled into stone. That isn't to say there is anything inherently wrong with defined laws that provide structure and stability. I'm merely alluding to the idea that structure and stability aren't always needed or the goal when seeking truth.

My request of you is to comment on this and future posts with your thoughts and ideas about the topics I discuss or different topics you'd like to discuss. If you disagree, tell me. If you feel there is more that can be or should be shared, please share it! While I expect this community to be small for the foreseeable future, I know it has the potential to grow with your passionate contributions. The number of community members may only be two or grow to over two thousand one day. Honestly, the number doesn't concern me. I am committed to posting my intellectual contributions because just putting my thoughts out there where they're accessible for others to see makes it all worth it to me. I have faith that the time and investment placed in this passion project of mine will prove fruitful.

Take care of yourself, and know that you're never alone and always loved.

To my Son, Alexander:

"Your beliefs will change and evolve as all living things do. Strive always to understand, embrace, and share them with others because they will usher you to your purpose and voice within."

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