Carnal Zen is my forum to explore all the ideas, contradictions, religions and credit card bills that pepper my life.
Ayn Rand is one of my favorite authors. I would never have picked up Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged had it not been at the persistence of a former colleague. Rand has a cult following, is frequently credited with launching the philosophy of objectivism and has received much criticism for her portrayal of selfishness as a [...]
It’s not an easy thing to do. Letting those loyal to you know that in fact, there is someone else. I never believed you could have equal love in two places at the same time, for different reasons.
Now, I know better.
I have been building new friendships and new relationships through Carnal Zen, yet it’s been [...]
I used to spend my Sundays in dread, knowing Monday meant complaining clients and long conference calls. It was a dissapointing way to spend the day of rest.
Last night, on the last eve of my vacation, I dreamt of work. My brain was not dreading the return, simply preparing, organizing thoughts and today I admit - [...]
Don’t talk about politics. Don’t bring it up over beers during a party in the backyard. Never “get them started” by expressing your opinion. It’s a party pooper.
I was that chick yesterday, I admit it. I have no remorse. Intelligent debate and conversation is a much better buzz. Of course some steered away with a glazed look in their [...]
Looking over recent entries, I talk a lot about spiritual awareness but one of the reasons this blog began was to find balance. The spiritual journey can take us so deeply into ourselves that we neglect the human experience. We focus on disciplines and practice self denial in silent apology for the [...]