The full scope of reality is far beyond what even the most brilliant human mind can conceive. It is a universe ripe for exploration. Unfortunately, too many of us are trapped in our own “caves.” The Greek philosopher Plato used the image of prisoners in a cave to describe the common plight of humans trapped in the thrall of limited or false belief systems. We have not changed much as people since the time of Plato. Yes, the belief systems have become more sophisticated and “modern,” but they continue to place limits on our curiosity and openness to new and unfamiliar experiences that might unsettle our secure spot in the established order of things.

But awakening to the limits of our beliefs and the vast mysteries that they cannot yet explain, frees us to untie the ropes that secure our boat the immovable pier in the safe harbor of our belief system. And to set out into deeper waters to discover more about ourselves, the real world and the cosmos. Like the intrepid (and often-ridiculed) pathfinders in the age of exploration or the scientific revolution, join us to go into uncharted territory to discover new treasures in the unseen realm of reality that surrounds us.*

This website will discuss:

• What belief systems are and how they influence us (in both positive and negative ways).
• What is the difference between an open (or conditional) belief system and a closed (or rigid) belief system. 
• How we can awaken to the subtle ways we may be limited, trapped or controlled by rigidly-held beliefs or assumptions about ourselves and the world around us.
• How to regain freedom and independence to see, feel, experience and think about reality through our own secure place — while affording others that same freedom. 
• How to freely inquire into the many mysteries and “uncharted territories” awaiting further exploration. 
• How to navigate in closed systems or cultures, where exploration is looked upon with suspicion.

* While Plato gives us the ancient analogy of the cave, the 1999 science fiction movie, “The Matrix,” gives us a dystopian parable that spotlights the same lessons for modern audiences.