I Never Sold My Soul, but I Rented It Out a Few Times
Aug 06, 2022 by Larry Jordan
In my fifties, I realized how single-minded my life had been, focusing on myself, my family, and my friends.
Spiritual, but Not Religious
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Almost one-quarter of Americans describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” After a long and painful (but worthwhile) journey, this is where I find myself.
"Have You Ever Unlearned Anything?"
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
In “the Red Book” by Carl Jung, the author asks Ammonius the Anchorite how he can read the Bible many times for many years, without encountering monotony.
The Perennial Philosophy
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Bede Griffiths was a Benedictine monk and a Hindu sannyasi, who integrated Eastern and Western worldviews.
Speaking Truth to Power
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
I spent 25 years as a public finance investment banker, helping clients, which were cities, counties, school districts, and special districts, to borrow money for cash flows and capital projects.
The Three Things that God Told Me
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
As far as I know, God only ever told me three things in over sixty years of living:
The One Percent and the 99 Percent
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
I have a unique perspective on politics. For 25 years, I lived among the “one percent.” Today, I live among the “99 percent,” driving a van and helping low-income families with their taxes.
The Two Percent and the 98 Percent
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Ten years ago, the Catholic bishops led a campaign called the Fortnight for Freedom, a campaign for “religious liberty.”
"Meeting the Fire"
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Eastern spirituality teaches us to “renounce the fruits of action” or the outcomes of effort.
The Forest Dwellers
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
The Forest Dweller leaves a house for a cottage, renounces material pleasures, retires from professional and social life, and undertakes a life of contemplation and spiritual pursuits.
Mystics and Theologians
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
The mystics always agree and the theologians never agree.
Ideology and Theology
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
In “The Power of Myth,” Joseph Campbell meets with a sociologist and a Shinto priest. When the sociologist remarks, “I don’t get your ideology. I don’t get your theology,” the Shinto priest responds, “We don’t have ideology. We don’t have theology. We dance.”
Becoming a Runner
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
After a six-week break, my first day running was pretty discouraging — high heart rate, low endurance, slow pace, sore legs — but I discovered, for the first time, that I am a runner.
The Mayor of Everywhere
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
The Buddha developed a sense of detachment, which eliminated many distinctions. Similarly, Jesus de-emphasized the physical family, as compared to the spiritual family.
The Blogger with Two Brains
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
One advantage of blogging my thoughts, like tweeting my stock trades, is that I behave better when others may be watching, whether they are or not.
"Enjoy Every Sandwich"
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) attained enlightenment through the Noble Eightfold Path, which consists of right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.
Happy 40th Anniversary!!
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Over forty years ago, I married my best friend. It was the best decision that I ever made.
How Many People Believe...?
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
The other day, an elected official told me that 30% of the electorate will vote for a dead guy. Later, a medical doctor told me that 30% of medical professionals will not get a vaccine. Today, the pollsters are reporting that 30% of Americans still support Donald Trump.
Naked and Afraid
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
"Naked and Afraid" is one of our favorite television shows.
When the Leaves Change
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Every year, when the leaves change, I think about a friend who died in the fall.
