Pillar of Compassion

It’s easy to look at a child and treat them like an adult, but until a child fully develops their  prefrontal cortex  at around age 3 he or she can’t act rationally. Their brains are not developed enough to   control their emotions and actions .   U ntil that time arrives, until the brain folds itself into reason, they exist in the quantum realm .   To look upon a child and demand reason is to demand that the ocean contain itself in a cup. The child is still the ocean, still the wind, still the boundless cosmos that sent them forth. They have yet to comprehend barriers nor acknowledge limits.   The arrival of a child into this world is a cosmic event, a transference of energy from the infinite into the finite.    A child does not enter rationally, they emerge boundless to the rigid constructs of linear time. A baby is born as a whisper from the ether, wrapped in the purest frequency of divinity. They are totally tapped in, totally t...

In an era where technological advancements and pharmaceutical interventions shape the very fabric of existence, the question emerges: Are we working toward ending suffering, or are we merely institutionalizing death? The modern world presents a stark contrast, longevity for the rich and manufactured suffering for the poor. The most powerful among us seek eternal life, while the marginalized are left to navigate a reality engineered for their demise. This is not a dystopian warning of a far-off future. It is happening now. Our society has entered a state where people are chemically, economically, and politically reduced to a passive existence. Health, longevity, and even mental well-being have been commodified. Nowhere is this institutionalization more evident than in the mass prescription of anti-psychotics and antidepressants. The United States is the only country that gives these drugs to children on such a massive scale. What does it mean when an entire generation grow...

Israel is in an unprecedented crisis. The ongoing war with Hamas, which erupted on October 7, is only the latest chapter in a conflict that has raged since the establishment of the Israeli state in 1948. The Israeli government is now accused of committing genocide against both Jewish and Palestinian populations within its borders, perpetuating a narrative that has been centuries in the making. To understand what is happening, one must look beyond recent history and trace the roots of this crisis back thousands of years to the very origins of the Jewish and Arab peoples. Before the Jewish people were slaves in Egypt, before there was even a concept of an Israelite nation, they were a small tribe of nomadic sheep herders living in what is now Syria. Both Jewish and Arab people share Semitic ancestry, tracing their lineage back to Abraham, the patriarch of both faiths. The story begins with Abraham’s wife, Sarah, who could not conceive an heir. At her urging, he took another wife from a d...

When I set foot in Egypt in October 2024, I carried with me a vision rooted in hope, change, and the belief that activism could make a tangible difference. I arrived prepared, armed with twenty-seven printed proposals asking the Egyptian government for their participation in establishing a Palestinian Refugee Project.* I went seeking to connect with local organizations, NGOs, government bodies or anyone that might be open to discussions about reform and humanitarian aid. But within days, I was forced to confront a harsh reality: Egypt is not a place where activism thrives. It is a place where activism is silenced.  It didn’t take long for me to sense the weight of oppression. Conversations with locals and activists painted a clear picture that everything in Egypt is under control. Nothing happens without government oversight, and that oversight is absolute. Even peaceful gatherings require permits, and any form of protest or organized activism is seen as a direct threat to the stat...

We are living in an activated system within an activation system, a multidimensional, self-realizing experience of consciousness itself. The idea that we are waiting to be awakened or that activation is something we must earn is an illusion. We are already active, already awake, already charged with cosmic energy. The real work is not about becoming something new, but about realizing what has always been there. Too often, we operate under the belief that enlightenment is a linear progression, when in truth, we are merely waking up to the power that has always existed within us. Our true potential does not reside in some distant future, it is here and now, present in the very core of our being. We Are Already Activated At the heart of every human being is an infinite source of creative intelligence. This infinite intelligence is what some may call the divine spark, higher self, or cosmic consciousness. Yet, many of us live as if we are disconnected, conditioned to believe that power mus...

Coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are among the tallest and most resilient trees in the world, with lifespans extending beyond 2,000 years. However, deforestation and unsustainable logging practices have significantly reduced their historic range. In response, reforestation efforts like those led by the Forest Unlimited Reforestation Team in Jenner, California, have become crucial in restoring these vital ecosystems. By understanding the ecological impact and proper planting techniques, we can contribute to the long-term success of these iconic trees. Reforesting coastal redwoods is critical for multiple ecological and environmental reasons. Redwoods are among the most effective carbon-storing trees, playing a vital role in mitigating climate change. These forests support a diverse range of species, including endangered ones like the marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl. Additionally, redwoods regulate water cycles, reduce soil erosion, and maintain healthy streams for fish ...