Understanding According to Tolle

People have been repeating the words of Jesus for years, and who has understood them? Maybe one or two Buddhists. (Eckhart Tolle)

The Evolution of War

Here's an interesting view of politics from Keith Witt.

Carl von Clausewitz famously said “war is the continuation of politics by other means.” From a developmental standpoint, it’s actually the other way around: politics is war by other means. The 1800 election between Adams and Jefferson was the first ever peaceful transition of power in a democracy. Since then, instead of waging war against those we disagree with, we wage political campaigns, (which is a huge improvement though we sometimes have to hold our noses to participate).

The man who discovered morning

I don't exactly believe in horoscopes, but I love to read my horoscope at Freewill Astrology. Rob Brezsny is the author; I wonder if he believes in horoscopes. But he often has something meaningful and fanciful to say. Here my Libra horoscope for the week.

A reporter at the magazine Vanity Fair asked David Bowie, "What do you consider your greatest achievement?" Bowie didn't name any of his albums, videos, or performances. Rather, he answered, "Discovering morning." I suspect that you Libras will attract and generate marvels if you experiment with accomplishments like that in the coming weeks. So yes, try to discover or rediscover morning. Delve into the thrills of beginnings. Magnify your appreciation for natural wonders that you usually take for granted. Be seduced by sources that emanate light and heat. Gravitate toward what's fresh, blossoming, just-in-its-early-stages.