Category Archives: Philosophy

Would You Kill Hitler

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Ronen

I am a pacifist of a sort. I do not believe in violence as a solution for conflicts and friction. The other day, I was thinking about a person from my past, who brought much grief upon me. Given the … Continue reading →

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Glorifying and Demonizing

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ronen

It is a curious thing. When we meet someone new, whether under social, business, romantic, or other circumstances, and we take to liking that person, as the relationship builds and grows, we often glorify that person in our mind as … Continue reading →

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The Size of the Lesson

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Ronen

I believe that there is a Divine Plan. In essence, it is a curriculum that our soul created for ourselves before entering this body in this life. Only that we forget. As soon as we are born, we don’t remember … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus?

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Ronen

When I speak with a person who had an orthodox Christian upbringing, it is curious  how determined they seem to be that Jesus is the only Savior, and that anyone who would not follow the path they follow, is doomed … Continue reading →

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What is God?

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Ronen

No one really knows what God is. We have ideas, beliefs, and convictions. But no one can provide solid proof that their experience is the only real one.For me, God is unknown, but its expression is love and compassion, kindness … Continue reading →

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No Need To Be Right

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Ronen

Years ago, there was a campaign in Israel against road-rage, with the slogan, “On the road, don’t be just, be wise.” I find that, over the years, I care less about being just. To be righteous is an uphill battle. … Continue reading →

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Light and Darkness

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ronen

In the field I’m involved with, namely spirituality and healing, the terms light and darkness are often used. “I work in the light,” “Lightworker,” “May you find your way to the light.”And then there’s… “He’s surrounded by darkness,” “She is … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Road to Building a Community

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Ronen

I was recently tasked with building a spiritual community. Creating such an environment, I quickly realized, is very different than setting up a company. With a company, there is an expected structure and hierarchy. With a community, where involvement is … Continue reading →

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When Life Sucks

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ronen

Let’s face it – some days life just sucks. During such times, I wish I had a button to skip that day, or just click fast-forward. Suck days include instances of receiving bad news, of facing conflicts, of experiencing challenging … Continue reading →

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The Upside of Good Deeds

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Ronen

Is there an individual soul, a grain that is carried through endless time, which is me, each one of us; that is reincarnated time and again, preserving some essence? Or is the breath of life we receive when we are … Continue reading →

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