"The material world, as Heraclitus explained, is impermanent and ever-changing, or as he put it, “You cannot step into the same river twice”. It is similarly impossible to cling to a moving river: trying to do so can only lead to…"
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Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE "DETACHMENT"? in the group Spiritual Writing and PublishingAndrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE TOLERATE EVIL? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"No no. Probably the greatest spiritual figure of 19th century India. His name and work was brought to the West by his disciple, Vivekenanda, beginning with his appearance at the Chicago World's Fairs' "Parliament of World…"
Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE TOLERATE EVIL? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"Um. He was being hum"
Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE TOLERATE EVIL? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"I think Ramakrishna gave the best explanation. When a disciple asked, "Master, why is there evil in the world?", Ramakrishna answered, "To thicken the plot!""
Andrew Cort replied to Sharon Lindenburger's discussion What is your favorite myth and how would you make it into a modern story? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"IMO, "EROS AND PSYCHE" is the myth of myths. It would have to be a dreamlike fantasy. Can't imagine it as a realistic modern story (eg, I hated CS Lewis' version)"
Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion IS THERE A SEXUAL-SPIRITUAL CONNECTION? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"I wouldn't say it suggests that creative people are necessarily more sexual, in the 'bedroom' sense anyway. Although, truly passionate people may tend to be passionate in all parts of their lives (as we all should try to be).
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Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion IS THERE A SEXUAL-SPIRITUAL CONNECTION? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"Our sexual energy *is* our spiritual energy. It is part of the soul’s ‘Serpent Power’ that encompasses the totality of Creation, the sacred force that can be used at one level for the creation of a human being; at another level for…"
Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion IS SIN A SPIRITUAL CONCEPT? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"I don't see that consensus
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You Want a Meaningful, Passionate, Spiritual Life.But how do you achieve it? What are the steps?Fortunately, all the wonderful myths from ancient Greece, and all the beautiful stories of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have the common aim of…
Andrew Cort replied to jeff herman's discussion IS SIN A SPIRITUAL CONCEPT? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"The word translated as 'Sin' in the Bible is more accurately translated as "missing the mark", "missing the target", "missing your aim". The evil connotations were symbolic of the need, in one's spiritual…"
Andrew Cort replied to Jill Celeste's discussion What is the Divine Feminine? in the group Spiritual Writing and Publishing"I have an article called "The Sacred Feminine: Women in the Bible" published here that you might find interesting (too long to post as a comment): http://newagejournal.com/2007/the-sacred-feminine-women-in-the-bible
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- Writer, Other
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- I am a Public Speaker, giving talks on Religious Tolerance and other spiritual and religious topics. (For info on this, please visit me at www.AndrewCort.com). I have also hosted a TV Interview Talk Show on CTSB-TV called "Spirit of the Berkshires". (You can watch the shows online by clicking the TV SHOW Tab at www.Spirituality-and-Religion.com)
- What school did you attend?
- Colgate University, N.Y. Chiropractic College, and Boston College Law Sch
- What is your hometown?
- Tyringham, MA
- What are some of your interests?
- Music, Writing, Reading, Outdoors, Spirituality, Politics, Food
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