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Vedanta tells us that maya uses its dual powers of concealment and projection to put on a grand show that fools everyone. It’s only...

"Every generation has the hubris to believe it’s going to be different this time around and all I can think is Seriously? Do you really think you can do any better?”

If you have never been to Costco, it can be like going to another planet. I had been to the mega warehouse shopping club before, but it had been a while (maybe two years?) and had forgotten how it felt. I was originally just supposed to wait for my wife in the car while she picked up a few things, but as soon as we parked I felt like exploring and decided to go in. 

There is something in you that has witnessed your life since you were born. This something never changes, is never born, and never dies. It’s a light that illuminates the world and your every thought. It is the same light that gives life to this body and every body

After watching Ken Burns’ PBS video series about the West, I came to the conclusion that as interesting as U.S. history is with all its different characters and story lines, it and all history can be summed up as the unsuccessful pursuit of object-oriented happiness.