Kirjahaku

Like good music, good poems often take you where prose cannot.We know so little about the universe and ourselves; but occasionally we get glimpses of truth.Some of the most profound truths can only be expressed in poetry. Sometimes, poems can say in a few lines what entire books fail to say.Poems reveal blind spots and contradictions. They challenge long held ideas that no longer ring true. They remind us there is always more to the story.Poems stir emotions. They help us get out of our heads, and into our hearts where deeper truths hide.Poems heal. They reveal connections in a world full of disconnections. They help us let go of past disappointments, and live more fully in the present.Poems are like life, full of mysteries and miracles. Don't rush them. Give them your full attention.The Universe speaks most clearly through a poem. Perhaps the Universe is a poem.

Much has been written about the similarities between Buddhism and modern science; but, for some reason, Jesus is often left out of the mix. Part of the reason is failure to appreciate the obvious, albeit mysterious, relationship between Jesus and Buddha. Jesus was far more Eastern than Western, which means he probably had more in common with ancient Buddhism than modern Christianity.Set Jesus free from 2000 years of church dogma, and a Bible driven by church dogma; and suddenly a surprising harmony is revealed between 3 of the most important phenomena in world history: Jesus, Buddha and modern science.For many, the various parts of that harmony are best expressed in poetry.

This book is about freedom. Freedom from religious and political exploitation, freedom from addictive behavior, and freedom from fear, especially the fear of death. Religion always betrays the individuals and the truth it claims to represent. The church's Jesus is not the Jesus of history. But letting go of long held beliefs can be difficult and painful. This book will help you see through religion's dishonesty and discover a larger truth.Politics has become toxic in America. It divides us and keeps us so focused on individual trees that we no longer see the forest. This book will show you a bigger and clearer picture.We're all addicted at various levels. Some addictions are more destructive than others, but all addictive behaviors rob us of our health and our happiness. This book will show you when and how to let go.We all fear death at some level. Religion exploits that fear, as does politics. This book will explore our fear of death from both a philosophical and a scientific perspective. It will help you approach life and death with greater wisdom and courage.We need freedom from exploitation and fear. We need to wake up and see a bigger picture. We need the courage to leave the herd, think outside the box and color outside the lines. Join me in a bold and honest search for truth, freedom and happiness.