Comments for Sam Keen http://samkeen.com An Inquiring Philosopher's Blog Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:40:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Evolution of the D/evil by Joshua Hendrickson http://samkeen.com/2010/03/the-evolution-of-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Joshua Hendrickson Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:40:18 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=246#comment-881 Not quite with you here. When real relationships are so imbalanced as they are in a society founded upon the imaginary notion of money, envy is not only natural but inevitable. Also, to attack a "sense of entitlement" sounds too close to the typical conservative argument against fairness and equality. We ought to have a sense of entitlement--we can organize society around sharing and equality if we so desire, rather than selfishness. After all, none of us ever asked to be here, and none of us need more than for our basic human and material needs to be met. Beyond that, your analysis is agreeable. Not quite with you here. When real relationships are so imbalanced as they are in a society founded upon the imaginary notion of money, envy is not only natural but inevitable. Also, to attack a “sense of entitlement” sounds too close to the typical conservative argument against fairness and equality. We ought to have a sense of entitlement–we can organize society around sharing and equality if we so desire, rather than selfishness. After all, none of us ever asked to be here, and none of us need more than for our basic human and material needs to be met. Beyond that, your analysis is agreeable.

]]> Comment on Absence of G-D, Q&A by Joe Kim http://samkeen.com/2010/03/absence-of-g-d-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-862 Joe Kim Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:39:56 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=253#comment-862 Hi Sam. you gave a list of "elemental emotions" that need to be recover. the last of which is listed as open mindless. i'm not trying to be smart or anything. I'm just wondering if you meant "open mindedness" (which would make sense) or you actually meant open mindless (which would be really cool albeit confusing and in need of explanation). thanks! Hi Sam. you gave a list of “elemental emotions” that need to be recover. the last of which is listed as open mindless. i’m not trying to be smart or anything. I’m just wondering if you meant “open mindedness” (which would make sense) or you actually meant open mindless (which would be really cool albeit confusing and in need of explanation). thanks!

]]> Comment on Sightings: Extraordinary Encounters with Ordinary Birds by Ann Davis http://samkeen.com/products-page/books/sightings-extraordinary-encounters-with-ordinary-birds/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Ann Davis Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:42 +0000 http://samkeen.com/products-page/uncategorized/#comment-738 I would like to order a copy of Sightings from you, please. Thank you in advance for your reply, Ann Davis I would like to order a copy of Sightings from you, please. Thank you in advance for your reply, Ann Davis

]]> Comment on Absence of G-D, Q&A by denny http://samkeen.com/2010/03/absence-of-g-d-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-565 denny Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:23:02 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=253#comment-565 Dear Sam, I found you! It occurred to me, "Where's Sam?" I decided to type in a probable web site and see if I found you. And here you are! This is after a workshop with you years ago at Creative Energy Options, in Springhouse, PA, a fondness for your mind and heart, The Passionate Life, Fire In The Belly, Sightings, and a therapy session where my profound guide said to me "There is a book, you don't have to read it, or even get it but it holds a question that I think you've turned around" I immediately knew he was speaking of you, and the question: "Where are you going, and who's going with you?" I had used your question in a small book I did on Designing and de-cluttering for I felt the question was perfect for any reader to use in deciding what was going with them in terms of possessions. (What Color Is Your Slipcover? Rodale) Can you imagine my shock that the question my counselor brought up was probably the only question I would have been capable of surfacing! It truly caused delight. But the question had been pinpointed because he felt I had turned it around. I was living from: Who's going with me, and where am I going? It was stunning and right on and set me on a path of awareness that promises to heal a whole lot of my journey. I thought you'd enjoy the story. I thank you for the question, and laugh at my own innocence and using it in my book, and misusing it in my life. It's so good to find you, and to read you. It's been like diving into a soft pool of bubbling truth. I hope you are well...and never stop. Denny Daikeler Dear Sam, I found you! It occurred to me, “Where’s Sam?” I decided to type in a probable web site and see if I found you. And here you are! This is after a workshop with you years ago at Creative Energy Options, in Springhouse, PA, a fondness for your mind and heart, The Passionate Life, Fire In The Belly, Sightings, and a therapy session where my profound guide said to me “There is a book, you don’t have to read it, or even get it but it holds a question that I think you’ve turned around” I immediately knew he was speaking of you, and the question: “Where are you going, and who’s going with you?” I had used your question in a small book I did on Designing and de-cluttering for I felt the question was perfect for any reader to use in deciding what was going with them in terms of possessions. (What Color Is Your Slipcover? Rodale) Can you imagine my shock that the question my counselor brought up was probably the only question I would have been capable of surfacing! It truly caused delight. But the question had been pinpointed because he felt I had turned it around. I was living from: Who’s going with me, and where am I going? It was stunning and right on and set me on a path of awareness that promises to heal a whole lot of my journey. I thought you’d enjoy the story. I thank you for the question, and laugh at my own innocence and using it in my book, and misusing it in my life.

It’s so good to find you, and to read you. It’s been like diving into a soft pool of bubbling truth. I hope you are well…and never stop. Denny Daikeler

]]> Comment on Build Your Ship of Death: For the Longest Journey Over Endless Seas by Tony http://samkeen.com/2011/05/build-your-ship-of-death-for-the-longest-journey-over-endless-seas/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Tony Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:39:18 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=843#comment-481 Sam, this is good. Long but well worth the read. However, I would suggest that an equally (if not more) important question would be: What would he Live for? what would she Live for? Good Stuff, many thanks, peace tony Sam, this is good. Long but well worth the read. However, I would suggest that an equally (if not more) important question would be: What would he Live for? what would she Live for?

Good Stuff, many thanks,
peace
tony

]]> Comment on Absence of G-D, Q&A by Rich Hansen, M.D. http://samkeen.com/2010/03/absence-of-g-d-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-454 Rich Hansen, M.D. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:47:22 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=253#comment-454 Beautiful interchange above, Sam Keen, with Q. <> Beautiful interchange above, Sam Keen, with Q.
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]]> Comment on Sacred and Profane Power by hazelnutmegan http://samkeen.com/2011/04/sacred-and-profane-power/comment-page-1/#comment-448 hazelnutmegan Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:30:45 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=777#comment-448 I have not been to a lecture. I just happened to come across one of your quotes on love and wanted to post it in my office, but I wanted to see what kind of person you were before I put it up, and I read this post. I know it is a summary, so my interpretation may be flawed, but I disagree with Profane Power being individual while Sacred Power is communal. When someone is using profane power they do not see the individual, they see the masses of people they can either climb over, step on, or use to achieve their goals. However, those who receive Sacred Power are intensely focused on the individuals in their lives: they take time to listen, to empathize, and to truly help or lead. And regardless of sect - religion has always emphasized the relationship between God/ or The Sacred and the individual - that is what characterizes a Divine Moment. I have not been to a lecture. I just happened to come across one of your quotes on love and wanted to post it in my office, but I wanted to see what kind of person you were before I put it up, and I read this post.
I know it is a summary, so my interpretation may be flawed, but I disagree with Profane Power being individual while Sacred Power is communal. When someone is using profane power they do not see the individual, they see the masses of people they can either climb over, step on, or use to achieve their goals. However, those who receive Sacred Power are intensely focused on the individuals in their lives: they take time to listen, to empathize, and to truly help or lead. And regardless of sect – religion has always emphasized the relationship between God/ or The Sacred and the individual – that is what characterizes a Divine Moment.

]]> Comment on The Evolution of the D/evil by Kent Q http://samkeen.com/2010/03/the-evolution-of-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Kent Q Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:56:59 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=246#comment-443 The unfolding of evil can be extended to groups. If individuals with similar feeings of blocked entitlement can connect, they reinforce the beliefs. They can find support and compassion within the group that affirms their emerging meaning in life. The extreme position of such a group can stimulate the growth of opposing groups. We can have Fundamentalists and Aetheists feeding off each other. One Fundamental group tries to lock in this conflict with the belief that any kind of mediator or unifier is the devil in disguise!! We end up with 'local realities" protected by a fortress mentality. THe growth of the global web can support these groups but it is more powerful in exposing the pathetic paranoia and poverty of these fortresses in the age of enlightenment. The unfolding of evil can be extended to groups. If individuals with similar feeings of blocked entitlement can connect, they reinforce the beliefs. They can find support and compassion within the group that affirms their emerging meaning in life. The extreme position of such a group can stimulate the growth of opposing groups. We can have Fundamentalists and Aetheists feeding off each other. One Fundamental group tries to lock in this conflict with the belief that any kind of mediator or unifier is the devil in disguise!! We end up with ‘local realities” protected by a fortress mentality. THe growth of the global web can support these groups but it is more powerful in exposing the pathetic paranoia and poverty of these fortresses in the age of enlightenment.

]]> Comment on Sacred and Profane Power by John Shibley http://samkeen.com/2011/04/sacred-and-profane-power/comment-page-1/#comment-442 John Shibley Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:39:29 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=777#comment-442 Wonderful bi-polarities and truly instructive. I teach a course called "Nonviolence and Communication Behavior", so I was and am intrigued with a number of thoughts in Faces of the Enemy. But I was frustrated in being deprived of documentation in certain sections of the book. For instance (and especially), you quote Khomeni citing the Koran and its instruction to rid the unholy which is also for their own good. I don't have the book in hand, but I believe it's around page 80 or so. Since I could not find reference to it in either your notes or your selected bibliography, I felt short-changed. Some years ago, I attended a Dialogue/Compassion conference in Michigan at which you gave a stirring lecture. But I failed to address any of my concerns. So could you cite the Khomeni/Koran source and indicate if the '91 'Faces' has been updated?? Thank you, Sam. John Shibley Wonderful bi-polarities and truly instructive. I teach a course called “Nonviolence and Communication Behavior”, so I was and am intrigued with a number of thoughts in Faces of the Enemy. But I was frustrated in being deprived of documentation in certain sections of the book. For instance (and especially), you quote Khomeni citing the Koran and its instruction to rid the unholy which is also for their own good. I don’t have the book in hand, but I believe it’s around page 80 or so. Since I could not find reference to it in either your notes or your selected bibliography, I felt short-changed. Some years ago, I attended a Dialogue/Compassion conference in Michigan at which you gave a stirring lecture. But I failed to address any of my concerns. So could you cite the Khomeni/Koran source and indicate if the ’91 ‘Faces’ has been updated??
Thank you, Sam.
John Shibley

]]> Comment on The Evolution of the D/evil by Noreen Heath http://samkeen.com/2010/03/the-evolution-of-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Noreen Heath Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:58:25 +0000 http://samkeen.com/?p=246#comment-440 This is the best and most logical definition of D/evil I have ever come across. Thank you. Between personal unformed, chaotic ideas and resistence to those propounded by organized religion, it has been difficult to come to any rational or spiritual method to address the existence of that which I perceive to be not "of god". Antithetical to love or justice. I have long failed to believe in Satan, father of lies, etc. and yet, do not deny the proliferation of injustice, dehumanization and economic inequity that exists. Your book has given me a feast for thought and possibly guidance I have been seeking for some time now. Thank you This is the best and most logical definition of D/evil I have ever come across. Thank you. Between personal unformed, chaotic ideas and resistence to those propounded by organized religion, it has been difficult to come to any rational or spiritual method to address the existence of that which I perceive to be not “of god”. Antithetical to love or justice. I have long failed to believe in Satan, father of lies, etc. and yet, do not deny the proliferation of injustice, dehumanization and economic inequity that exists.
Your book has given me a feast for thought and possibly guidance I have been seeking for some time now. Thank you

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