Where did the idea of “hell” come from? How is it that some version of “hell” is present in every culture around the world? Is hell real or is it projection of some deeper human sensibility of balance and justice? Our conversation from the deep end continues.

How can we talk about what can’t be described much less it’s growth and development? Humans crest models, metaphors and analogies to reach for what can’t be touched. We explore the ways we talk about our expanding and mind manifesting ways.

Play is integral to developmental, spiritual and physical well being. What is play? Is it the same as recreation? How is Play a spiritual happening?

What is “HUMOR”? Why is it necessary? How does it relate to “HUMILITY” and “HUBRIS”? Is laughter really medicine?

Compassion is part of our neurobiological nature. We don’t so much command compassion as compassion commands us. What is this emotion that our survival as a species demands. Can the human family hardwire itself with compassion before it is too late.

In this second half of our podcast on suffering we continue our conversation...

What is “suffering” and how is it central to all religions and spiritual sensibilities? How can we reduce suffering both personally and globally?

Our little circle of contemplatives reflects on the nature of SOLITUDE in our daily lives, in our spiritual lives.

What is this Presence that has been known as God, Holy and the Tao.

We look at Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb” and use it as a metric for America’s better angels of our soul.