Tag Archives: Spirituality

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02062023.4

As I began to work at my post today, I received a subspace transmission from Dr. McCoy’s office (the vet). I was confused because I wasn’t expecting a hail from sick bay. They confirmed that it was my crewman and then stated, “He’s dead Jim”. Officer Shadow (our black cat) got stuck by a passingContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02062023.4”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 12312022.9

As our ship completes another orbit around Earth, I find myself looking back on the year that has gone by. At the beginning of the year, I was just settling into my new position aboard Starbase 321 (work) as a counselor. The crew was infected with the galactic plague (covid) and I was still tryingContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 12312022.9”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 10202022.1

Change is a seductive mistress. She frequently tempts me with alluring visions of possible alternate futures. I sometimes can’t help but to be mesmerized by her enchanting beauty. However, like anything worth having in this universe, there’s always a cost. A few days ago, I seriously entertained the prospect of adding a new officer toContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 10202022.1”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 06032022.7

Listen to this episode As I left Starfleet Academy (University), I was eager to explore the universe. At the time, I believed that I had a pretty good understanding of what the universe was and how to navigate it. Subsequently, I’ve come to realize how little I knew back then. Somewhere along the line I’veContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 06032022.7”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 05082022.3

Listen to this episode At Starfleet Academy (university), I learned the value of looking outside myself in order to form a more objective perspective. Diversity of opinion is important because there are so many unique points of view that I generally think it’s impossible to have a full understanding of a topic unless you takeContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 05082022.3”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 04042022.8

Listen to this episode One of the few constants in the universe is change. It’s something I’ve brought up before but it’s on my mind once more. So much of life is a transitory experience. In childhood, the way that you think about things, how you feel, the people you meet change as you getContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 04042022.8”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02222022.2

Listen to this Episode As a cadet in Starfleet Academy, I somehow became obsessed with trying to understand the Truth of reality. At the time, I wanted to know why I couldn’t quite fit in with others and how to fix what was wrong with me in order to better fit in with my peers.Continue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02222022.2”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02162022

Listen to this episode In Starfleet Academy (University), cadets (students) are taught to approach problems in a very methodical manner. The world is presented as a puzzle that has mostly been solved by others. The main goal for cadets at the Academy is to memorize the material presented to them and for them to beContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02162022”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02022022.2

Listen to this Episode As a seasoned captain, it can become easy to feel like you’ve seen it all. I’ve done so much research, reflection and had my share of unusual experiences to the point where I believed that nothing could surprise me. Yet, once again I find myself looking out into space reflecting onContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02022022.2”