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4 Feb 2019

The Duality of Human Nature and The Search for Universality – Thailand, February 4, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Love, Personal Growth, Relationship, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

Just below our rational façade of humanity lies a turbulent darkness that is kept in check by the good that happens in life’s everyday existence and excitement. When examining the duality of human nature, it seems to fall under two different categories, good versus evil in the struggle of light … Read More

31 Jan 2019

A Chinese, Jew, Arabian, Thai, Australian, Hindu, Tibetan all go camping together … January 31, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

Did that get your attention? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – … Read More

22 Jan 2019

Part 2 – How Culture’s View of Communal Cooking Fosters Rich Human Connection – January 22, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Cooking Advice, Personal Growth, Relationship, Sabbatical, The Human Condition | 0

There is so much to this topic. After I wrote part 1, I realized there was a part 2 to all this… and most likely a part 3, 4, etc. as things unfold over time and travels. Different cultures have different ways of cooking/eating together. I’m trying not to have … Read More

16 Jan 2019

How We See Others Is How We See Ourselves – Part 2 – The Dance of Defensiveness and Taking Things Personally

by Maurice | posted in: Personal Growth, Relationship, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

One of the big lessons Thailand is teaching me is how I cannot take things personally or get defensive when people decide they want to see me through the eyes of their culture, their personal history or even if they might just be having a bad day. I have no … Read More

14 Jan 2019

Expectations and Hidden Shadow Issues … Chiang Mai, January 14, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Personal Growth, Relationship, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

Didn’t your mother always tell you that life isn’t fair? After a week of eating good food and exercising I expected that I would lose weight! WTF? Have you ever gotten involved in a relationship to find out they didn’t live up to YOUR expectations? As I make my way … Read More

10 Jan 2019

The Food Markets of Thailand – January 10, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Cooking Advice, Sabbatical, The Human Condition | 0

After exploring all the daily open markets in India, Nepal and now Thailand, it has become blatantly obvious to me how much we have lost track of the connection to our agricultural producers and food sources in the USA. The “grocery store” has become the place where our children think … Read More

9 Jan 2019

What Does It Mean To Be Freed from Oppression and Suffering?

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Personal Growth, Relationship, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

What does it mean to be free? To experience the joys of the freedom of expression? To be free from the shackles of the bondage of slavery? Aren’t some of these principles the foundation on what democracy is formed? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are … Read More

9 Jan 2019

The Grand Palace & The Emerald Buddha & The Reclining Buddha – All That Glitters Is Gold – January 10, 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

I have arrived at Chiang Mai and I feel like I’m forcing this particular writing because it’s been a while since I’ve posted something and I’m feeling a sense of obligation to write something. Some of this is cut and paste from other places to give you some of the … Read More

2 Jan 2019

Giving and Receiving are NOT the same – January 2. 2019

by Maurice | posted in: Love, Personal Growth, Relationship, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

I have had the beginnings of this writing in my draft folder for a long time and it’s about time I got to it. There are writings all over the internet about giving and receiving that say all kinds of different things. Are you giving too much and not looking … Read More

31 Dec 2018

Entering The New Year in Thailand – December 31, 2018

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Love, Relationship, Sabbatical, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

It’s a glorious day here on Pattaya Beach. Spending New Year’s Eve morning at Laguna Beach resort at the pool and soaking in some sun before I go to the beach. It’s been such a wonderful time thus far here in Thailand and I’m looking forward to more exploration of … Read More

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