BlogHide Resteemsmishrahsigni (60)in life • 6 years agoTemptation vs SalvationThe only proof we need to present is to ourselves, even if it's the last thing we do. Like many children, I was subjected to Sunday School every week at the local Protestant church. My parents…mishrahsigni (60)in life • 6 years agoScientists just created synthetic lifeWhat is life? (comment below) CHAPEL HILL - The minimum number of protein-producing genes a single-celled organism needs to survive and reproduce in the laboratory is somewhere between 265 and…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoFinding the Holy GrailThe true Holy Grail is not a 'thing', it is all 'things' Not to sound Newtonian or anything, but the universe, and all life within it, is one big Soulless Machine. To quote the guru of nihilism…mishrahsigni (60)in innocence • 6 years agoInnocence & ExperiencePain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. How the blind joy of innocence and the lingering pain of experience are inextricably bound to one another When I was a child, at the beginning of…mishrahsigni (60)in reincarnation • 6 years agoWho Are You?You might be me This post is really a followup post to Reincarnation. It will make more sense if you have read that first. Like with any journey, we start from where we are and travel to…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoReincarnationWe are living our past lives right now Reincarnation is usually discussed within the ideological framework that states our soul has lived within a different body in a previous lifetime on this…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoTimelapsed History1000 years of European borders Watching these colors (cultures) moving about competing for resources, power, etc., shines a light on one aspect of politics and society that we tend to forget.…mishrahsigni (60)in beliefs • 6 years agoThe Blind men and the ElephantEveryone's right, sorta This post is about the rather obscure relationships between some fairly esoteric ideas. If you are not familiar with (or have any interest in) the basics of the I-Ching…mishrahsigni (60)in oobe • 6 years agoHow To Leave Your BodyA very simple method to leave your body, with some explanations To save the reader from having to slog through this whole post to get to the good part, I will first describe the technique that…mishrahsigni (60)in evolution • 6 years agoHardwired To ConspireOftentimes fear is the driving force when it comes to what we choose to believe… There are a lot of conspiracy theories out there. Some make sense, and some are absolutely looney tunes. I will…mishrahsigni (60)in evolution • 6 years agoThe Other 'Intelligent Design'Redefining the meaning of 'Intelligent' in 'Intelligent Design' This microscopic metal globe, the origin or purpose of which remains unknown, is seen here (possibly) seeding Earth with the…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoWhat If Money Was No Object?A profound speech from the late Alan Watts. We often hear "Money is the root of all evil", but the actual quote is "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoVisiting Heaven and HellWhat's the difference between heaven and hell? One definition is: Heaven is where the Germans make the cars, the English are the police and the French are the cookWhat's the difference between…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoScience Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We ThinkI've imported a article from so it can be read without the clutter of ads and other junk. If you like the article, consider visiting the site. I am amazed at the level of noise we are constantly…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoThe Ant GodAccess to the original data cloud Long ago I lived in the woods just outside of Woodstock, New York, as the foot of the mountain where the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Tibetan Buddhist Monastery…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoKarma SchmarmaYou are now free of all karma. How's it feel? I would like to propose a better way to look at the idea of karma, or any belief system that purports to pass judgment on anything, for any…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoThere's something odd about the Australian cave paintingsUntil now, accurately dating the art was considered impossible due to a lack of organic matter in most paintings which ruled out radiocarbon dating. However, a new method promises to deliver…mishrahsigni (60)in health • 6 years agoHow psychedelic medicines are saving lives worldwideI am a huge supporter of microdosing, the practice of taking microdoses of consciousness-altering drugs, typically LSD, but many other drugs can be microdosed. There is a great deal of work in this…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoTango and autism turn out to be a well paired coupleAs a person in the autistic spectrum, I have always avoided non-essential physical contact. Holding hands with my wife was a challenge even in private, never allowed in public, and I absolutely…mishrahsigni (60)in culture • 6 years agoPerspective Needed:Why we are looking at autism the wrong wayWhy we are looking at autism the wrong way