Posts by Marko

Let’s face it, very few things are certain in the world.  Death and taxes, they say.  As far as death goes, all I’m willing to acknowledge is that we leave…

The bulbous black bumblebee lumbers towards the beckoning zucchini flower whose outstretched petals welcome him. Does he know or care how much we rely on him? Are we the only…

As I make my way up my favorite steep trail towards the north rim, the sound of crunching gravel and sand beneath my feet reminds me to stay mindful else…

It’s funny really.  We still think of time as a ‘thing’.  Something tangible that can be manipulated.  However, reason tells us a different story.  It’s important to understand Einstein’s first…

Everyone knows we have to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.  Or, so they say.  That we need to move towards ‘net zero’ carbon dioxide emissions.  That our planet is…

Don’t we all seek to become a better human being?  How do we learn the skills necessary to have a happy life?  Do you think they teach that stuff in…

We have two voices in our head (some of us may have more!).  We have what I call the ‘chattering mind’ and the ‘observing’ mind.  The chattering mind never stops. …

So, if our purpose in life is simply to enjoy the miracle of creation, how do we go about it?  After all, we live with billions of other beings all…

We all want to love and be loved.  It’s natural.  When you are young, you think about finding a partner and ‘falling in love’.  But, yet, they say over 50%…

If you understand the true nature of time, then this is a silly argument.  It’s really an argument about definitions. It amazes me how much time is wasted arguing about this.…