Welcome

My name is Heather Haze. I am a musician, composer, writer, martial artist, and part-time philosopher, among other things. I spend a good deal of time contemplating life, the universe, and…well, everything. I have studied many religions, theologies, mythologies, and philosophies, including the “big three” of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; Hinduism, Taoism, neo-paganism (including Wicca and many of its offshoots), and various flavors of Buddhism. I have practiced some of these personally, to varying extents. I have found that every religion I have studied has something beautiful and beneficial to offer. Each can be a legitimate pathway to Truth, and often the only compelling reason to choose one over another is a matter of taste, or cultural appeal.

For my own preference, I have found the far-eastern philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism to best match my own experiences and perceptions. When asked, I will general proclaim to be Buddhist in casual conversation. This is not, however, completely accurate. Buddhism, particularly Zen Buddhism, is not really a religion as most people think of it. While it is true that millions of people practice Buddhism much as you might see Christians practicing Christianity, this is not where you will find the essence of Buddhism (or, for that matter, Christianity). A seeker comes to understand the principles of Buddhism through meditation and personal experience.

Any earnest spiritual path is, essentially, a lonely one. People can teach one another values, morals, ethics, and other wonderfully useful things. They can teach methods, techniques, and practices that may help the seeker along the way. Nobody, however, can teach another to see. Spirituality is a matter of perception, and perception is purely subjective. That is to say, the way I see and experience the world may differ drastically from the way you see and experience the world. How, then, can I—or anybody else—possibly teach you to see ultimate, universal Truth?

The fact is, such teaching does not exist. All of the greatest teachers in the history of humankind have done their best to point us in the right direction, and to give us tools we may use along the way. The journey, however, is ours, and ours alone.

Truth surely does exist, and it is right before our eyes. Sometimes we get glimpses of it, through the clouds, beyond the trees. When all our doubts, fears, expectations, delusions, attachments, resentments, and other murky human compulsions cease to entangle our perceptions, there we find Truth, penetrating everything like the noon sun on a cloudless day.

It is such penetrating Truth that has inspired me to create this blog. The Borromean Rings—which I will explain in detail in a later post—serve as a sort of spiritual compass, helping us to understand how the various aspects of our beings work together and define us. They can help us recognize our strengths and weakness, and open our minds to ways of thinking we may have overlooked.

Some posts in this blog will deal with my theory of the Borromean Rings directly. Many others will simply relate observations I have made along the way. In any event, I sincerely hope you find something here of value to you. That is what this is all about.

I make no claims to be a guru, messiah, or teacher of any kind. I simply offer my perspective on the Universe, relating what I have learned to the best of my ability. I encourage you to add your own comments, questions, insights, or humor. Any interaction is welcome (within the scope of polite and rational behavior, naturally). Above all, I wish you every success on your journey through life.

Namaste,

Heather Haze