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Responsible Spirituality – Standing in the Dark and Seeing the Light

Responsible Spirituality – Standing in the Dark and Seeing the Light

Chris Renzo, Guest Writer
Waking Times

To not recognize the darkest aspects of our way of life disables us from being the greatness that we are. To claim we are wise and spiritual without acknowledging the darkest aspects of who we are is superficial. This does not mean we should … More

March 18, 2013 | By | 9 Replies More
Making A Living vs. Making A Life – How Our Past Can Help Create a Conscious Future

Making A Living vs. Making A Life – How Our Past Can Help Create a Conscious Future

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

Within the past few months I have been exploring feelings as I journey into my past in ways I never have before. I am realizing that the older I get the more humbled I become, not necessarily by an inability to grapple with life’s More

February 20, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
The Genetic Argument: Understanding That Social Advancement is our Collective Responsibility

The Genetic Argument: Understanding That Social Advancement is our Collective Responsibility

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times 

American neuroscientist, Dr. Robert Sapolsky, states that there is a widespread and dangerous notion that has taken root in our dominant scientific understanding of human behavior. The notion is that we believe human behavior is genetically determined. This deterministic view of life … More

January 14, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
A Spiritual Dilemma of Epic Proportion: Reconstructing a New Relationship with the Divine

A Spiritual Dilemma of Epic Proportion: Reconstructing a New Relationship with the Divine

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

Given the current state of the world it is clear we face a spiritual problem of epic proportion.  If we are going to heal the ills of the world and create equality between peoples we must start to observe our belief structures and question … More

January 7, 2013 | By | 29 Replies More
Reconstructing Our Global Reality

Reconstructing Our Global Reality

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

Our nation, the United States, is the richest and most powerful nation in the world. The rich live a decadent lifestyle, and there exists a large middle class, but tens of millions live in poverty. 50% million people [1/6 of our population] cannot afford … More

December 26, 2012 | By | 7 Replies More
The Power Within

The Power Within

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

As self-reflective beings we are gifted with tremendous creative power. Our self-reflections become known and felt on the inside through experience. And by honing in on these inner thoughts and feelings we enhance our ability to effectively live with purpose. We are always … More

December 10, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Neuroplasticity and its Implications for Human Potential

Neuroplasticity and its Implications for Human Potential

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

What is neuroplasticity, what does it have to do with human potential, and how can it potentially change how we view reality?

Until recently, the prevailing view in neuroscience was that the brain contained all of its neurons at birth and that the number … More

October 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
A Brief Guide to Stepping Into Your Power

A Brief Guide to Stepping Into Your Power

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

“If you are doing something for someone else’s approval, you may as well not do it” – Neale Donald Walsch

Stepping into your power is all about serving yourself.  This may sound overly self-indulgent at first, but when you go deeply into it you … More

October 9, 2012 | By | Reply More
We Need to Do More Than Believe

We Need to Do More Than Believe

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

“We gotta do more than believe if we want to see the world change” – Dave Matthews [DMB Inspiration]

It is a beautiful day.  The sun shines, the bird sings, and the trees sway.  I dream of the day where my potential … More

September 21, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Social Evolution is About Personal Evolution

Social Evolution is About Personal Evolution

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times

In the same way that we must question our personal intentions and behaviors to grow, so to do we need to question the social intentions and behaviors of our current society.  The two are never separate.

Growth and moving forward begins the moment we … More

September 17, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
From Fear to Love. The Beginnings of an Awakening

From Fear to Love. The Beginnings of an Awakening

Chris Renzo, Contributing Writer
Waking Times 

There is a life waiting for all of us.  A new life.  A life not dictated by our fears and anxieties, but instead a life created by our love for life and all of its creations.  

The only thing that is stopping us from

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September 3, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More