by Rick Baldwin | Sep 12, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
I often find myself thinking about how limited language is when it comes to describing spirituality, or reality itself. Much of what I write here is really a conversation with myself. I write to work things out, to revisit ideas, to look again at moments of insight...
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 27, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
I’ve noticed that what we might call illusion almost always captures our attention more easily than what we might call Truth. Truth—whatever name we give it—tends to be quiet, still, and unchanged. Illusion, on the other hand, is busy. It moves. It creates drama. It...
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 21, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
Today I’ve been thinking about something I call a Random Renaissance Person. You’re welcome to think about this with me. By that, I don’t mean a king or a famous artist. I mean an ordinary person. Someone who lived during the Renaissance whose name we will never know....
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 20, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
“Do not judge by outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” – John 7:24 [New American Standard Bible] I’ve often thought that much of spiritual work comes down to learning how to look past appearances. That isn’t always easy. The mind prefers what it can...
by Rick Baldwin | Mar 24, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
Meditation is a powerful practice for cultivating mindfulness and awareness, but many myths surrounding it can discourage people from trying it. Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions. Myth #1: Meditation Is Spiritual Meditation is often associated with...
by Rick Baldwin | Mar 8, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
It’s easy to forget that we are not the mind. In fact, forgetting this seems almost built into being human. Day after day, our attention is pulled into thoughts, opinions, judgments, and inner commentary, until it feels as though this—the mental activity—is who we...
