The Absurdity Series
The Absurdity of Machismo
Addressing Toxic Masculinity The term toxic masculinity really sums up the “macho” attitude and mentality. We live in a culture that emphasizes and admires the tough, rugged, aggressive…
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The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Proper Diet
The global wellness economy is 4.2 trillion dollars, more than half of the 7.3 trillion global health expenditures. My guess is that diet is a big factor in…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Relationships
Healthy relationships start with the relationship we have with ourselves! All relationships are enhanced and thrive under the same conditions, just as all relationships are hindered under the…
Mental HealthThe Absurdity of Success
When I spoke to my 16-year-old nephew about success, I was reminded of the fact that society’s opinions and beliefs about success impact even our own children. These…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Aging
What’s absurd about aging? The absurdity is our culture’s attitudes towards aging. Aging is Beautiful I am 53 and, let me tell you, things have changed. In a…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Humanity
Transformative Power of Meditation “All knowledge comes from experience; everything else is just information.” (Albert Einstein) Our teacher is the experiences we have in our life. We cannot…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Religion
I’m sure the title of this article could be jarring, and that is not its intent. The challenge of religion is simply another addition to our “Absurdity Series.” …
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Advanced Yoga Poses
Why Advanced Yoga Doesn’t Make Sense Doing a quick Google search of “advanced yoga poses,” it seems the going definition is contorted-like positions or very hard yoga poses….
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Weight Loss
Our society’s obsession with weight loss is a cultural sickness in itself. Sure, it is true that obesity is a ubiquitous problem and is considered the cause of…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Yoga
To the Western mind, yoga is absurd. Growing up in a Christian society, we are born sinners and we need to repent. We are constantly being told in…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Competition
Why You Should Never Compare Yourself to Others (Especially in Your Yoga Practice) Could you imagine how radiation for a cancerous tumor might affect your energy levels? What…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Proper Alignment
It seems to me that I might as well be talking about religion. Different people, different schools, different systems, all have strong opinions on this subject and how…