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Soul and spirit

Spiritual but not religious. Essays on meaning, Eastern philosophy, the Gospel of Thomas, and the search for something quieter and deeper.

June 2, 2026·6 min read
Beyond Judgment: Mapping the Spirit World
What does the spirit world actually look like? Drawing on Paul's vision in 2 Corinthians, David Hawkins's map of consciousness, and the Gospel of Thomas, this essay explores the possibility that heaven and hell are not destinations that await us — but levels of awareness we already inhabit.
June 1, 2026·6 min read
I Remember the Water. I Still Wait for the Fire.
On the three stages of baptism — water, spirit, and fire — and why attending church after water baptism does not guarantee salvation. A reflection on Dr. Hawkins, the Gospel of Thomas, and what true awakening might require.
May 15, 2026·8 min read
Don't shoot yourself with the second arrow
On the Buddhist parable of the second arrow, the Gospel of Thomas, and how ancient wisdom can help us meet suffering with clarity rather than self-inflicted pain.