Archive - Heal the West

Is There A Tension Between Individualism and Community?

If rampant individualism (on the one hand) and conformity (on the other) aren't the answer, what is?

Sep 13 •

On Religion and Spirituality

How does path-agnostic spiritual growth fit with religion?

Sep 6 •

August 2024

The Benefits of Slowing Down

Can slowing down make us more productive?

Aug 24 •

Is There Any Such Thing As An Ordinary Person?

None of us is ordinary. But sometimes we get deluded into thinking we are.

Aug 17 •

Should We Categorize People?

Why does Heal the West advocate for path-agnostic spiritual growth instead of only Christianity?

Aug 8 •

Is God A Totem…Or A Relationship?

I think there are two ways that most folks see God in our culture.

Aug 3 •

July 2024

God Isn’t to be Remembered. He’s to be Experienced.

I think we err when we assume that a connection to God should be rare or a one-time event.

Jul 25 •

Prince Rilian, Shelob, and the False Self

When a friend lashes out at us, who (or what) should we be mad at?

Jul 18 •

Is Twitter Applied Queer Theory?

Queer Theory aims at a world without rules. Twitter gives it to us.

Jul 13 •

Is Our World Upside-Down?

Our society is set up for us to chase dopamine. Here's why that's bad.

Jul 4 •

June 2024

Who's In Charge (Our False Self Or Our True Self)? Part 2: Community

What The Great Divorce can teach us about the company we keep

Jun 27 •

Who's In Charge (Our False Self Or Our True Self)? Part 1.

Can laughing at our fear help us to find joy?

Jun 22 •

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