EzineArticles by Spiritual Chicken

• Surviving in the New Economy - How Did We Get Here? January 8, 2010
  We find ourselves in a catastrophic predicament. All of us. Do not blame governments, presidents, scientists, economists, or political parties. Do not panic. Remain calm and sensible. We must take responsibility for ourselves, wherever we live - and band together as never before if we are to survive. […]
• Decisions in the New Economy (The Great Recession) - What Would I Do? January 1, 2010
  People in America seem to be worried about a possible permanent shift in the economy that occurred in 2008 with a series of cascading events. A perfect storm of easy credit, the housing boom, commodity speculation (mainly oil), and shady banking practices led to some disastrous events. […]
• The World is Slowly Going Insane December 27, 2009
  This can't be happening. Life is supposed to be good. But all around us (US) the quality of life is turning downhill. Most of us have realized this already, watching it from the extreme comfort of our well manicured lifestyles once thought to be immune from all forms of contamination, bugs, terrorists, and the neighbor next door. […]
• Alternatives to a 4 Year Education in the New Economy (2010) December 27, 2009
  With so many university graduates and ex-graduates finding themselves either jobless and /or starting to default on massive college loans, it is time to rethink the value of a traditional university education in lieu of a more practical and economic approach. A four year degree or higher no longer guarantees stability in the working world. While we have alwa […]
• Fooled by Consumer Culture Long Enough December 24, 2009
  For the first time in fifty years I actually saw through the whole scheme; the facade, as it were, of the much taken for granted ideal of consumerism. Boy, have we been bought off long enough... told where to shop, lured by false sales, mesmerized by painted smiles and standard cliches. […]
• Halfway to Enlightenment - Just One Step More October 19, 2009
  Several Zen-like 'anti-gurus' such as Alan Watts and U.G. Krishnamurti have argued about the futileness of actively seeking enlightenment through strenuous effort, asceticism, or other various disciplines as a waste of energy that could best be put to more practical use. […]
• Acting Out Your Life October 15, 2009
  There is a human body. And inside of this fantastic human body, connected to all of the motor muscles, nerves, and pain sensors, is a mind. But is the mind the 'ultimate you'? In this article we explore the connection between the mind, body, ego, personality, and something higher... […]
• Life is a Joy - Avoiding the UG Krishnamurti Syndrome October 3, 2009
  Anyone who comes into contact with the ultra fascinating life-story and circumstances of UG Krishnamurti (not to be confused with J (Jedda) Krishnamurti) is in for a ride straight to the gates of whatever you define as your hell. In fact, it's like being alone in a car in the back seat, blindfolded! […]
• Emotions - How to Stop Them From Running My Life? August 20, 2009
  Emotions run in the basement of the brain. To rise above these primitive and petty masks that overshadow your being, you need to operate from a different center. If the basement is flooded, seek shelter on a higher floor. The water may rise, but so can you! […]
• Cutting Through Crap - Spiritual Whack-A-Mole August 20, 2009
  Material psychologists and self-help authors have long prospered in their profession by embedding their clients into the old game of 'Whack-A-Mole' whereby once one (costly) problem has been addressed and cured, another pops up (from the same mind). There is a better way. […]