Category Archives: Essays

Rhythms

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Bokb

The crux of so many of the issues facing humanity is our loss of rhythm, our collective insomnia regarding the cycles of nature and of the universe in general.  We exist in cocoons of concrete and metal and plastic, utterly … Continue reading →

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Eyes Closed

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bokb

Where does vision go with eyes closed? My eyes still “see,” but what am I looking at? I suppose I am “looking at” the inside of my eyelids, but I don’t discern cells, or membrane, or anything like that; maybe … Continue reading →

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Cynicism is Boring

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Bokb

“I enjoy most of their music,” my friend tells me, “but I think they’re just too happy.” Sure, I understand. Too happy. Indeed, there is far too much happiness on this planet these days. So much joy and bliss and … Continue reading →

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Cusp

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Bokb

Time is not linear. Nor is it cyclical, exactly. It’s more like a spiral; a cycle that “moves up” a level each go-’round. More accurately, perhaps, is that “eternity”, is the still-point center of the spiral; the eye of the … Continue reading →

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