by Richard Stromer | Apr 9, 2020 | Archetypes, Biblical Myths, Christianity, Easter, Judaism, Passover, Redemption
When I first began to think about the theme for this posting, I admit initially feeling at something of a loss. Given that today is the beginning of Passover and Easter arrives this Sunday, it seemed like an appropriate idea to observe both holidays in some way....
by Richard Stromer | Feb 28, 2020 | Gilgamesh, Quest, Spiritual Development, Spirituality
For countless generations, storytellers have described life as a metaphorical Journey beginning with the mystery of our birth and ending with the mystery of our death. In between these two great mysteries, we encounter all manner of experience which we weave into an...
by Richard Stromer | Jan 31, 2020 | Personal Mythology, Personal Religion, Spirituality
While a growing number of Americans say they feel alienated from organized religion, a sizeable and increasing number are also expressing a desire for spiritual sustenance outside of traditional religious denominations. This trend suggests that even though many...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 21, 2019 | Faith, Resiliance, Winter Solstice
And so it comes again, the shortest day and the longest night… the Winter Solstice, inspiration for countless festivals celebrating the rebirth of the light at this darkest time of the year. Often the images that people are drawn to when they think of light at...
by Richard Stromer | Nov 22, 2019 | Buddhism, Spiritual Development
Like many contemporary people, I consider myself to be a spiritual seeker. My own impulse to seek religious, spiritual, and philosophical wisdom and guidance — and my conviction that these could actually be found — has been a part of my life for so long...
