When the Voice in My Head Disappears

Most of the time my experience is flattened. Body sensations, mental narration, emotional tone, memory, anticipation — all blended into … More

From Futurizing to Nowing

I was sitting. At first, I’m not sure what came first —the tension in the bodyor the contraction in thinking. … More

Sometimes it feels like a dream. I notice mind, and instantly I ride the beam of it.What I see becomes … More

I’m on the merry-go-round with my grandchild, moving in a smooth, predictable circle. Relative to him, nothing is changing. We … More

Imagine being underwater in complete darkness.Not murky water—no light at all.No sense of up or down.Just pressure, motion, and effort. … More

I keep thinking about a spacecraft using a planet as a slingshot. If the angle is right, gravity pulls it … More

There’s an old phrase—faster than a speeding bullet.It was never really about speed.It was about not being able to see … More

When I was a kid, I worked in a small candy store. At first, I tried everything—every candy, every flavor, … More

It’s not that awareness isn’t here.It’s more like the radio is on, but no one has tuned the dial. Life … More

Years ago, I worked in a greeting card store. It sold everything: cards, candy, ice cream, cigarettes, toys, books—probably more … More