Metamorphosis ~ Peter Shepherd's Podcast

This week is dedicated to Peter Shepherd's feature article that asks, 'Are we all born equal?' The short answer: yes, but we're not all the same, not by a long chalk. The differences between persons are quantitative rather than qualitative. Equality is to do with our qualities and our rights, which we all share, but not the degree to which they are developed or expressed. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

This week is dedicated to Peter Shepherd's feature article that asks, 'Are we all born equal?' The short answer: yes, but we're not all the same, not by a long chalk. The differences between persons are quantitative rather than qualitative. Equality is to do with our qualities and our rights, which we all share, but not the degree to which they are developed or expressed. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

Our first author this week, Beca Lewis, compares life to a traffic jam. One thing gets stuck in your mind and a life jam begins. It can feel like nothing is moving in your life, or it can be an overwhelming flood of feeling that it's just too much. Gabriella Kortsch asks if happiness continues to elude you? If so, she presents some of the main ingredients you will need in order to change your life from continually pursuing happiness and not reaching it, to a life where happiness simply is. Finally this week, Miles Murphy talks about a benefit of meditation and it's implications: the ever-present chatter or buzz, that had previously gone unnoticed, is now noticeable by its absence. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

Our first author this week, Beca Lewis, compares life to a traffic jam. One thing gets stuck in your mind and a life jam begins. It can feel like nothing is moving in your life, or it can be an overwhelming flood of feeling that it's just too much. Gabriella Kortsch asks if happiness continues to elude you? If so, she presents some of the main ingredients you will need in order to change your life from continually pursuing happiness and not reaching it, to a life where happiness simply is. Finally this week, Miles Murphy talks about a benefit of meditation and it's implications: the ever-present chatter or buzz, that had previously gone unnoticed, is now noticeable by its absence. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

Our first author this week, Guy Finley, says there is nothing real in our past--regardless of how disappointing or painful it may have been--that can grab us and make us its captive, any more than dark shadows have the power to keep us from walking into the sunlight. Chuck Gallozzi then looks at why we criticize and what to do about it when we ourselves are the target. Finally this week, Rob McBride points out some ways we can bring magic into our lives. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

Our first author this week, Guy Finley, says there is nothing real in our past--regardless of how disappointing or painful it may have been--that can grab us and make us its captive, any more than dark shadows have the power to keep us from walking into the sunlight. Chuck Gallozzi then looks at why we criticize and what to do about it when we ourselves are the target. Finally this week, Rob McBride points out some ways we can bring magic into our lives. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Eldon Taylor ponders the apparent miracles in life and asks, what does it all mean? Does it need to mean anything at all? And then Owen Waters explains how and why Love is the gateway to spiritual consciousness. Finally, Bronnie Ware examines the top five regrets of the dying. When terminally ill patients were questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Eldon Taylor ponders the apparent miracles in life and asks, what does it all mean? Does it need to mean anything at all? And then Owen Waters explains how and why Love is the gateway to spiritual consciousness. Finally, Bronnie Ware examines the top five regrets of the dying. When terminally ill patients were questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Lori Radun shares five lessons about parenting. Bringing up kids is hard, and that's why it's such a perfect way to learn about ourselves and enhance our own development. Then Chuck Gallozzi explains the role of acceptance, wisdom and a positive attitude in dealing with misfortune and difficult circumstances. Finally, Kip Mazuy teaches us how to meditate deeply and profoundly in 6 easy steps, skipping unnecessary beliefs and dogmas often associated with meditation. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Lori Radun shares five lessons about parenting. Bringing up kids is hard, and that's why it's such a perfect way to learn about ourselves and enhance our own development. Then Chuck Gallozzi explains the role of acceptance, wisdom and a positive attitude in dealing with misfortune and difficult circumstances. Finally, Kip Mazuy teaches us how to meditate deeply and profoundly in 6 easy steps, skipping unnecessary beliefs and dogmas often associated with meditation. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Ron Finkelstein points out that our success may well hinge upon avoiding distractions and interruptions that prevent effective use of that precious commodity, time. Then Philip Humbert says there are many things over which we have no control. Fortunately however, there are many things we can influence, and a few powerful things we can pretty much control as we see fit. Finally, Gabrielle Kortsch asks the eternal question: how do you change or control yourself? What is the magic formula? Is there a silver bullet? And the simple answer is choice. Knowing that no matter what you feel, think, say, or do, you always have choices and alternatives, is one of the most enriching and liberating thoughts there is. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Ron Finkelstein points out that our success may well hinge upon avoiding distractions and interruptions that prevent effective use of that precious commodity, time. Then Philip Humbert says there are many things over which we have no control. Fortunately however, there are many things we can influence, and a few powerful things we can pretty much control as we see fit. Finally, Gabrielle Kortsch asks the eternal question: how do you change or control yourself? What is the magic formula? Is there a silver bullet? And the simple answer is choice. Knowing that no matter what you feel, think, say, or do, you always have choices and alternatives, is one of the most enriching and liberating thoughts there is. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Philip Humbert explains why he has had more than enough of hearing about doom and gloom in the year ahead. Then my own article about the alignment of spiritual forces, and how that can help us in times of crisis in our lives or the world as a whole. Finally, Annie Burnside says that as we leave another holiday season behind us and enter a brand new year, it is vitally important that we seek to deepen our family's understanding and outpouring of compassion. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Philip Humbert explains why he has had more than enough of hearing about doom and gloom in the year ahead. Then my own article about the alignment of spiritual forces, and how that can help us in times of crisis in our lives or the world as a whole. Finally, Annie Burnside says that as we leave another holiday season behind us and enter a brand new year, it is vitally important that we seek to deepen our family's understanding and outpouring of compassion. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.

To begin this week, Chuck Gallozzi asks, isn't it time we thought a bit more? Real thinking, not just the endless stream of chitter-chatter that drifts through our consciousness. And then Steve Wickham points out why neither explaining nor complaining rarely do us any good. Finally, Karla Brandau recommends that for this Christmas, wrap up forgiveness as a present for everyone you know... and feel the love that boomerangs back to you. You'll experience a warm assurance that the world is great place to live. For the full text of the articles and details of the authors, plus many more equally good articles, see the Counterpoint Article Library online at Trans4mind.com.