“You’re sick of the game!” Well, now, that’s a shame. You’re young and you’re brave and you’re bright.“You’ve had a raw deal!” I know — but don’t squeal, Buck up, do your damnedest, and fight.It’s the plugging away that will win you the day, So don’t be a piker, old pard!Just draw…
Within Dudeism—a religion inspired by the beloved film The Big Lebowski—a “Dude” is more than just a carefree person. A Dude is a representation of a more profound philosophy—one that emphasizes sincerity, ease of living, and a genuine appreciation of the dualistic beauty and absurdity of life. Despite having a strong spiritual foundation and a strong background in organized religion, Rabbi Rami Shapiro epitomizes everything that makes a Great Dude: a unique combination of humor, knowledge, and an unshakeable devotion to living a life filled with grace and compassion. This essay examines the reasons why Rabbi Rami ought to be considered one of the Great Dudes of History.
In the beginning was fear—the fear that everything that has a body experiences once it realizes we live in a predatory universe; a universe in which absolutely everything gets to be eaten… if not by the sharp fangs of a predator, then by time itself. And Fear became our God. And it began to rule over our lives, shrink our willingness to dare, and rob us of the beauty of it all.
I am writing, therefore, in behalf of the country I love and of my comrades still in harm’s way struggling for survival on some far-off battlefield or at home suffering the aftermath of war.
The crimes of the American government are not lost on me, and neither should they be on you. These certainly are trying and tumultuous times. The whole world is in upheaval, and there are many desperate situations which need attention. Certainly, something’s gotta give and big changes need to occur – this much is true.
“This wisdom does not belong to any one culture or religion, nor does it come only from the West or the East. Rather, it is a tradition of human warriorship that has existed in many cultures at many times throughout history.”
I awoke this morning feeling philosophical (and somewhat hung over) and came to a conclusion… Society is fucked. It’s not the Left’s fault. It’s not the Right’s fault. It’s everyone’s fault. When I view my Facebook news feed these days, it’s literally: Fuck Trump. Fuck snowflakes. Fuck Trump. Fuck snowflakes. Fuck Trump. Literally. One on top…
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” – Carl Jung
Chaos challenges our need for control and order, but ancient philosophies and modern science suggest it’s integral to growth.
the chaos section 