Red Cedars -- A Personal Journey

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Before we continue,

it might be a good time to remind you that these pages are my Manifesto; a clarification of my thoughts on Spirituality. If you should come away with something that helps you in your own search, then great. But keep in mind that you still have to find your own way. My way won't work for you because you're not me.
Here's a few thoughts along these lines. They're not original with me, but I couldn't name my sources since I've seen them in so many different places.

"The Tao that can be taught is not the Tao."
"Once you've put it into words, you've missed it."
"The infinite cannot be defined with a finite system."
"Don't follow me; I'm lost too!"

And now, if you're still unsure, here's one last page that may help.
Synopsis

For starters, this is not a recommended reading list (find your own books), but if you're looking for further insight to what I believe, I've found that the following books (in no particular order) fit well with my journey.

God's Debris A Thought Experiment by Scott Adams	Yes, its by that Scott Adams but don't expect Dilbert. "Do you think an idea can change the world that much?" I asked. "Ideas are the only things that can change the world. The rest is details." You should be able to find it at Amazon.com.
Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas R. Hofstadter	There is no way to describe this book. Look for it in used book stores and you'll alternatively find it in various sections: Philosophy, Mathematics, Sociology, Science, etc. It won the Pulitzer for the author in its first (1979) printing and has since been re-released a few times including a "millenium" edition. Pick it up and prepare to have your mind stood on end. You can find it at Amazon.com.
The Tree in the Ancient Forest by Carol Reed-Jones	According to the blurb on the back cover, this book is targeted towards ages 4-10. I found it to be a well presented "Circle" that fits directly with my Journey. Read this book, and if you see a deeper meaning to the beautiful, simple story, you'll be well on your way to understaning the point of these pages. The book is available from Amazon.com.
The Liar's Prayer by Gregory Flood	Sub-titled "A Grouch's Guide to Enlightenment", I found the draw to read irresistable. The author presents a view of spirituality that fits "spot-on" with the way I've been living my life for the past twenty years. I just find it interesting that he's managed to put it all into words in such an insightful manner. The book is available from Amazon.com.
Joshua Worthington Eagle by Samara C. Kezele Fritchman	Joshua is a golden eagle. He was raised in a barnyard and thinks he's a chicken. Of course, he's not happy and this is the story of his journey to a more fulfilling life. The book is available from Balancing Life.
The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra	From the back cover: 'The mystics explore it through meditation. The nuclear physicists explore it through experimentation and hypothesis. It's the universe as we understand it today, a "cosmic dance" of paradoxical yet unified relationships -- an organic vision brilliantly evoked by a gifted and thoughtful physicist.' Published by Bantam, look for it on Amazon.com .
Stonehenge Decoded by Gerald S. Hawkins	The author takes a look at Stonehenge from an astronomer's point of view and makes some amazing discoveries, including a means of calculating eclipses. Originally published by Doubleday, it should be available from Amazon.com.
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff	"It's about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances!" I yelled. "Have you read it?" asked Pooh. From Penguin, it should be available from Amazon.com.
The Grandpa Tree by Mike Donahue	This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the life cycle of a tree, from a seed carried by a bird to it's collapse to the forest floor where it nurses the next generation. Again, it is targeted towards children, but the simple story is quite moving for readers of all ages. It should be available from Amazon.com. If not, try your nearest National Park or National Forest book store or visitor's center.

One other forum I've found to be of value: Yahoo Clubs

	The New Reformed Universal Church of Reality Deviants (NRUCRD) is a parody religion set up to poke sticks at Dogma. You know, all those little bits of stuff we add to our Spirtuality to make it function as a religion. You can read about the basics at the NRUCRD Web Site if you don't want to bother with Yahoo Clubs. WARNING: This club contains some very strong religious satire, so if you're easily offended, you might want to reconsider.
	The Solitary Circle 2001 The original club was deleted for some reason, and reborn. The new club is just as active as the original. When the topic turns to something that fits my path, I post my views. I'll also start a new thread on occasion if things look to be going off on a tangent.
	Newage Rhymes with Sewage I founded this club with the idea of discussing Spirituality without all the fluff. So far, the discussion has been excellent. If you want to discuss the Spirit with me and my fellow club members, please feel free to stop in for a chat. You'll have to have a Yahoo! ID and be a club member to post, but you can read as a guest if you like.

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