Jesus said to Nicodemus, "Ye must be born again," which is one of the well-known passages in the Bible. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; … Continue reading Blowing in the Wind
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Siddhartha
What is learning? What is unlearning? There could be various explanations and articulations. Pondering them reminds me of Hermann Hesse’s novel, Siddhartha. It was a life of the man named Siddhartha who lived in the days of Gotama Buddha. Siddhartha was a smart, intelligent, idealistic, and sinciere son of the well-known rich Brahmin family. While … Continue reading Siddhartha
Heavenly Paradoxes
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 The Beatitudes of Jesus sound paradoxical. These are, however, the key attributes to realize and embrace the grace of God. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are … Continue reading Heavenly Paradoxes
Enough is Enough
Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Proverbs 27:20 Human desire is never satisfied. It is limitless. And it is one of the critical drives for our human evolution. We always aim high. By seeking knowledge, we become smarter. By chasing after prosperity and technological advancement, our life … Continue reading Enough is Enough
