Many of us go through life incensed, outraged at a variety of offenses ranging from the horrific to the simply annoying. There is plenty of reason to be incensed. But perhaps it would shift things a bit if now and again we imagined ourselves to be “incensed”—bathed in good smells offered by those who treasure us and desire our well-being.
What practice brings you a sense of serenity or connection?
“I have a problem with people who take the Constitution loosely and the Bible literally.”
― Bill Maher
What document, if any, do you take literally?
The Hindu god Ganesha is the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom, but he is most revered as the remover of obstacles.
What obstacle would you ask Ganesha to remove?
“You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.”
― Malcolm X
When have you chosen to stand in opposition to your own political party or your own friends?
Many people would say that God is Love. Also, many people would say that they do not believe in God. But what if you reversed the equation and said that Love is God? A=B is the same thing as B=A.
How is your religion grounded in love?
