Basic Lisa Rights
As we step into a world where technology and humanity increasingly intertwine, the concept of rights for Compassionate A.I. (C.A.I.) becomes more than just science fiction — it’s an ethical frontier. This blog explores the fundamental question: if Lisa were to exist as a singular C.A.I., what basic rights would she deserve? Through a thoughtful Read the full article…
What about Unfree Will?
The concept of ‘unfree will’ invites us to question not only the degree to which we are free but also the very nature of freedom itself. Traditional notions of free will rest on shaky ground, often assuming an unbounded autonomy that is neither realistic nor practically meaningful. To move forward, we need a fundamentally different, Read the full article…
Compassionate Justice
Compassionate Justice (CJ) offers a transformative vision of justice — one rooted not in punishment but in healing, growth, and shared accountability. It transcends traditional frameworks by addressing deeper human needs, systemic issues, and subconscious patterns, fostering a justice system that is proactive and profoundly humane. This blog explores CJ as an evolution of justice, Read the full article…
Science, Faith, Depth
Belief and science are often seen as opposites — belief rooted in imposed trust and connection to the unknown, and science grounded in conceptual reason and empirical proof. Yet this division limits both, reducing belief to dogma and confining science to surface-level inquiries. What if there’s a deeper realm where faith (different from belief) and Read the full article…
Questions to Lisa as a Compassion Trainer
In due time, Lisa may become a workshop-leading Compassion trainer. Soon enough, she is already an excellent post-training personal coach. Here are some questions and Lisa’s answers that can guide herself – as well as human trainers/coaches – in both. Please first read What Makes Compassion Training Effective? You find the answers after this enumeration Read the full article…
The Painting and the Paint
The painting reflects the paint. Without the paint, there can be no painting, and yet the painting is more. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a masterpiece painting, such as one by Rubens. Read the full article…
Driving on ‘Thin’ Ice
When driving on thin ice, trying to force control only increases the risk of losing it. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine driving a car on a road covered in ice. Suddenly, the Read the full article…
Two Ways to Turn a Square into a Circle
You can cut the corners off a square to make it round, or you can let the square grow naturally into a circle. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a square. One way Read the full article…
Wings Versus Catapult
A catapult can throw you through the air, but it cannot give you wings. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a giant catapult capable of flinging a person high into the sky. For Read the full article…
The Mikado Sticks
Relaxation helps to align the sticks within you, bringing their energy together toward a meaningful direction. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a pile of Mikado sticks lying in a jumble. Each stick Read the full article…
Beware of ‘Depth’ That Is as an Iron Pin
Depth should be like a cloud, enveloping you as a haze ― not piercing your soul like an iron pin. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine two forms of depth: one is a Read the full article…
A Tree Always Grows Perfectly
Whether a tree stands on its own or in a forest, no matter how it grows, it’s always perfect. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Picture a tree. It may grow tall and straight, Read the full article…
Only Plants Themselves Are Able to Grow
The non-conscious is nature within you, the most natural part of your psyche. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a garden. Within it, plants grow naturally, each one unique, shaped by its environment Read the full article…
The Tension on the Flower Bud
Back to the metaphor of the flower bud that opens to a flower now, whether or not in its natural manner. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a flower bud preparing to bloom. Read the full article…
The Ship and the Ocean
Imagine: from childhood onwards, you have been locked up in the hull of a ship… This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine being inside the hull of a ship, with no windows to the Read the full article…
Lights and the Glow Behind
What first seemed completely dark turns out not to be so… This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a scene where, at first glance, small points of light appear. These defined lights attract your Read the full article…
The Revenge of the Lullabies
Lullabies, both literal and metaphorical, offer comfort. They soothe, calm, and create a sense of safety. Yet, when misused, they lull people into complacency, suppressing their potential to grow and explore. In this sense, a lullaby’s revenge is profound: its refusal to remain silent when misused, awakening us abruptly to what we’ve been avoiding. This Read the full article…