The Many to the One
Many Lamps One Flame is a space for exploring the threads of wisdom that run through all spiritual and philosophical traditions. Sometimes that means diving into the Torah or Kabbalah, sometimes wandering through Hindu texts, Stoic philosophy, mystical poetry, or even modern psychology — wherever the search for meaning leads.
This isn’t about ritual schedules or fixed calendars. Posts arrive as inspiration strikes — once a week, or several times in a row — offering reflections that challenge assumptions, connect ideas across cultures, and uncover the shared flame at the heart of our diverse lamps.
Whether you come from faith, philosophy, or simple curiosity, this is a place to sit with the questions, follow the sparks, and find new light in unexpected places.
The Journey is Shared
Though we walk many roads, the destination is one. Here, we pause together – sharing what we’ve learned, lighting each other’s lamps, and walking on toward the same bright flame.
Reflections (Blog)
- Day of rest…?
Those familiar with the Judeo-Christian traditions will no doubt have heard of this whole “day of rest” thing. The way the story goes, G-d created for six days and then rested on the seventh. This is the origin of the practice of Shabbat within Judaism, and the Sabbath day within Christianity. Judaism takes Shabbat very… Read more: Day of rest…? - Gratitude (Hakarat Ha-Tov)
I’ve spoken before about charity (tzedakah), and giving is certainly important. But there’s another side to that coin — receiving. Allowing yourself to receive help from others can be unsettling. Pride gets in the way, and the very word charity carries its own stigma. But once you’re past that initial hurdle, the real work begins:… Read more: Gratitude (Hakarat Ha-Tov) - Communicating with the divine
Many of us (perhaps most) are raised with a belief system that includes a divine presence. Likewise, there are ways for us to communicate with this divine presence. The most common method is through prayer. Every tradition includes some form of prayer, albeit with different names. It can be in the form of speaking, listening,… Read more: Communicating with the divine - What’s in a name?
I’ve spent a significant portion of my life studying the various belief systems of the world. Along the way, I’ve picked up more than a few customs and practices that different traditions use when speaking of the divine. One in particular seems to catch people’s attention: the way I write the Holy Name. Many traditions… Read more: What’s in a name? - As the tide ebbs and flows….
Today marks one year since I received a heart transplant. Like many who find themselves near the veil, I experienced a few things leading up to hospitalization — and while I was within it. Some might call them religious experiences; I call them things I simply cannot explain. A couple of weeks before everything collapsed, I was… Read more: As the tide ebbs and flows….