Holy Hour to start off each day, like the Sabbath starts off the week, is to be kept Holy, for its own reward.

1st WHY – Maintain or Improve Spiritual Health

The only form of health that actually really matters is spiritual health … get this one right and the all the others have a better chance of following … but without DEEP spiritual health … So what! Who gives a FUCK? It just ain’t gonna matter, since…spiritual health is the only form of health one really NEEDS.

I trying hard to be more focused upon what I am commanded to do as a Christian. Christ laid out the ENTIRE SET OF REQUIREMENTS for what we must do as Christians in just four verses … but if you can only remember one verse, if you get the first one right, the other three WILL follow; that’s guaranteed!

  • Matthew 22:37: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.

  • Matthew 22:38: This is the first and greatest commandment. {HINT: Focus on this one first and foremost. Yes, it will help you when you struggle with the second one; but it’s the most important one. Do not blow this one. As Christians, we believe that the only path to God the Father is through Christ the Son.}

  • Matthew 22:39: And the second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

  • Matthew 22:40: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. EVERTYTHING ELSE in scripture is is just commentary on these two commandments; don’t complicate Christianity.

Holy Hour

It’s worth repeating a thousand times … Holy Hour to start off each day, like the Sabbath starts off the week, is to be kept Holy, for its own reward.

The REASON that Holy Hour is so indispensible … or has to be kept FIRST … is about the greater subsequent blessings and perhaps new insights that arise later … just from Adoration of Christ and contemplation of the different MYSTERIES of His example, from acknowledging the Creator’s will and from humbly sitting SILENT in the presence of the Spirit, bathing in uncertainty – rather than asking for favors OR foolishly rushing to answers OR thinking that the new knowledge gained would lead to some sort of prize or accolade.

Contemplating Deeper Mysteries

  • These questions [see list below] are meant as starting points for deep contemplation, NOT as puzzles to be solved … each question should be explored in a scriptural context, by asking “What does the Bible have to tell me about this or the thoughts it provokes TODAY?” as an adjunct to the listed question.
  • These questions are in a constant state of revision; deepening or simplifying the questions is one of the benefits of contemplation.
  • If you, for whatever reason, find these questions helpful, consider journaling your thoughts as you explore each question; fork this repo if you want.
  • Return to questions periodically, to add additonal questions, explore in greater depth OR just remind you of where your thoughts were
  • If at all possible, share and discuss with others to gain new perspectives; develop a community of friends or fellow investigators who are interested in the contemmplation of questions such as these

On the Nature of Knowledge and Understanding

  1. How does our ability to mathematically model physical phenomena relate to our ability to truly understand it?
  2. In what ways might the very act of scientific observation alter the deeper truth we seek to understand?
  3. Why might complete mathematical consistency be fundamentally impossible in our understanding of the universe?
  4. How does the observer effect in quantum mechanics mirror theological concepts of the participatory nature of reality?
  5. What parallels exist between Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems and the limitations of human understanding of divine mysteries?

On Matter and Consciousness

  1. How might consciousness itself influence the physical world in ways our current scientific models cannot capture?
  2. What does the wave-particle duality tell us about the limitations of human categorical thinking?
  3. How does quantum entanglement challenge our notion of locality and separate existence?
  4. In what ways might the hard problem of consciousness reflect fundamental limitations in materialist explanations?
  5. How does emergence in complex systems mirror theological concepts of transcendence?

On Time and Eternity

  1. How might eternity be qualitatively different from endless time?
  2. What does the relativity of time tell us about the nature of divine timelessness?
  3. How does the arrow of time relate to purpose and meaning in the universe?
  4. In what ways might the present moment contain hints of eternity?
  5. How does quantum uncertainty challenge our linear conception of time?
  6. What might the heat death of the universe tell us about the nature of temporal existence?
  7. How does the scientific concept of entropy relate to theological notions of fallen nature?
  8. What does the expansion of space-time suggest about the nature of creation?
  9. How might the concept of “now” differ between human and divine perspective?
  10. What does the persistence of physical laws tell us about the nature of eternity?

On Free Will and Determinism

  1. How might quantum indeterminacy relate to human free will?
  2. What does the predictability of physical systems tell us about the nature of choice?
  3. How might consciousness influence quantum collapse in ways relevant to free will?
  4. What role might information play in reconciling free will and physical law?
  5. How does the emergence of choice in complex systems inform our understanding of free will?
  6. What might the existence of mathematical proof tell us about the nature of necessity?
  7. How does the observer effect in quantum mechanics relate to moral responsibility?
  8. What might the existence of physical constants tell us about the nature of divine choice?
  9. How does the principle of least action relate to questions of purpose and intention?
  10. What might the existence of irreversible processes tell us about the nature of choice?

On Unity and Multiplicity

  1. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of divine unity?
  2. What does the wave function collapse tell us about the relationship between the one and the many?
  3. How might emergence in complex systems reflect divine creativity?
  4. What does the existence of fundamental particles tell us about the nature of unity?
  5. How might the holographic principle inform our understanding of part-whole relationships?
  6. What does the conservation of energy tell us about the unity of creation?
  7. How might quantum superposition inform our understanding of divine omnipresence?
  8. What does the existence of distinct forces tell us about the nature of unity?
  9. How might symmetry breaking in physics relate to divine differentiation?
  10. What does the existence of physical constants tell us about the unity of nature?

On the Limits of Reason

  1. How might Gödel’s theorems inform our understanding of theological knowledge?
  2. What does quantum complementarity tell us about the limits of conceptual thinking?
  3. How might the observer effect limit our understanding of ultimate reality?
  4. What does the existence of mathematical undecidability tell us about divine mystery?
  5. How might the limitations of measurement inform our approach to spiritual truth?
  6. What does the incompleteness of physical theories tell us about human knowledge?
  7. How might the uncertainty principle relate to epistemological humility?
  8. What does the existence of paradox tell us about the nature of truth?
  9. How might the limits of computation inform our understanding of divine wisdom?
  10. What does the existence of emergent phenomena tell us about reductionist approaches?

On Order and Chaos

  1. How might quantum randomness relate to divine providence?
  2. What does the existence of physical law tell us about the nature of chaos?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of divine ordering?
  4. What does the second law of thermodynamics tell us about purpose?
  5. How might chaos theory inform our understanding of divine action?
  6. What does the existence of stable structures tell us about the nature of reality?
  7. How might quantum tunneling inform our understanding of miraculous events?
  8. What does the fine-tuning of physical constants tell us about order?
  9. How might self-organization inform our understanding of divine creativity?
  10. What does the existence of physical symmetries tell us about beauty?

On Matter and Spirit

  1. How might quantum non-locality inform our understanding of spiritual reality?
  2. What does the existence of fields tell us about the nature of substance?
  3. How might wave-particle duality inform our understanding of spiritual-material unity?
  4. What does the conservation of information tell us about the soul?
  5. How might quantum vacuum fluctuations inform our understanding of creation ex nihilo?
  6. What does the existence of dark matter tell us about unseen reality?
  7. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of spiritual unity?
  8. What does the existence of fundamental forces tell us about divine action?
  9. How might the weak anthropic principle inform our understanding of purpose?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about material reality?

On Truth and Knowledge

  1. How might quantum measurement inform our understanding of truth?
  2. What does the existence of mathematical truth tell us about divine mind?
  3. How might scientific models inform our understanding of theological models?
  4. What does the success of mathematics tell us about the nature of reality?
  5. How might the limits of prediction inform our understanding of providence?
  6. What does the existence of scientific law tell us about divine reason?
  7. How might quantum contextuality inform our understanding of truth?
  8. What does the existence of physical constants tell us about necessity?
  9. How might scientific revolution inform our understanding of revelation?
  10. What does the existence of emergent truth tell us about reductionism?

On Being and Becoming

  1. How might quantum transitions inform our understanding of change?
  2. What does the existence of conservation laws tell us about being?
  3. How might entropy inform our understanding of temporal existence?
  4. What does the existence of irreversible processes tell us about time?
  5. How might quantum measurement inform our understanding of actuality?
  6. What does the existence of potential energy tell us about possibility?
  7. How might quantum tunneling inform our understanding of transformation?
  8. What does the existence of physical law tell us about necessity?
  9. How might emergence inform our understanding of novelty?
  10. What does the existence of fundamental particles tell us about substance?

On Consciousness and Reality

  1. How might quantum observation inform our understanding of mind?
  2. What does the existence of qualia tell us about physical description?
  3. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of consciousness?
  4. What does the existence of intentionality tell us about causation?
  5. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of mental unity?
  6. What does the existence of self-awareness tell us about emergence?
  7. How might quantum non-locality inform our understanding of mental causation?
  8. What does the existence of free will tell us about physical law?
  9. How might quantum indeterminacy inform our understanding of choice?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about materialism?

On Purpose and Meaning

  1. How might quantum teleology inform our understanding of purpose?
  2. What does the existence of physical law tell us about divine intention?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of meaning?
  4. What does the existence of complexity tell us about divine creativity?
  5. How might quantum probability inform our understanding of providence?
  6. What does the existence of life tell us about cosmic purpose?
  7. How might information theory inform our understanding of meaning?
  8. What does the existence of beauty tell us about divine intention?
  9. How might evolution inform our understanding of divine purpose?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about meaning?

On Love and Relationship

  1. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of love [in the physical absence of those loved]?
  2. What does the existence of attraction tell us about divine relationship?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of communion?
  4. What does the existence of interaction tell us about divine love?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of unity?
  6. What does the existence of resonance tell us about harmony?
  7. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of relationship?
  8. What does the existence of symmetry tell us about beauty?
  9. How might information exchange inform our understanding of the sacrament of communion?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about relationship?

On Beauty and Harmony

  1. How might quantum symmetry inform our understanding of beauty?
  2. What does the existence of pattern tell us about divine creativity?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of aesthetic value?
  4. What does the existence of proportion tell us about divine order?
  5. How might quantum harmony inform our understanding of beauty?
  6. What does the existence of mathematical elegance tell us about truth?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of beauty?
  8. What does the existence of natural law tell us about divine artistry?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of harmony?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about beauty?

On Evil and Suffering

  1. How might quantum decay inform our understanding of evil?
  2. What does the existence of entropy tell us about suffering?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of redemption?
  4. What does the existence of chaos tell us about divine providence?
  5. How might quantum uncertainty inform our understanding of evil?
  6. What does the existence of irreversibility tell us about time?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of suffering?
  8. What does the existence of death tell us about life?
  9. How might quantum indeterminacy inform our understanding of free will?
  10. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about suffering?

On Creation and Creativity

  1. How might quantum emergence inform our understanding of creation?
  2. What does the existence of novelty tell us about divine creativity?
  3. How might evolution inform our understanding of divine action?
  4. What does the existence of innovation tell us about purpose?
  5. How might quantum probability inform our understanding of potential?
  6. What does the existence of beauty tell us about divine creativity?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of creation?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about creativity?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of order?
  10. What does the existence of life tell us about divine creativity?

On Justice and Order

  1. How might quantum symmetry inform our understanding of justice?
  2. What does the existence of law tell us about divine order?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of moral law?
  4. What does the existence of causation tell us about responsibility?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of justice?
  6. What does the existence of consequence tell us about moral order?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of justice?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about morality?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of harmony?
  10. What does the existence of free will tell us about justice?

On Memory and Time

  1. How might quantum information inform our understanding of memory?
  2. What does the existence of history tell us about divine knowledge?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of temporal existence?
  4. What does the existence of change tell us about reality?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of time?
  6. What does the existence of irreversibility tell us about memory?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of history?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about memory?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of presence?
  10. What does the existence of anticipation tell us about time?

On Language and Meaning

  1. How might quantum information inform our understanding of language?
  2. What does the existence of syntax tell us about divine reason?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of meaning?
  4. What does the existence of communication tell us about reality?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of reference?
  6. What does the existence of truth tell us about language?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of meaning?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about language?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of understanding?
  10. What does the existence of interpretation tell us about truth?

On Death and Transformation

  1. How might quantum transition inform our understanding of death?
  2. What does the existence of decay tell us about renewal?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of transformation?
  4. What does the existence of entropy tell us about life?
  5. How might quantum probability inform our understanding of change?
  6. What does the existence of irreversibility tell us about time?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of death?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about survival?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of continuity?
  10. What does the existence of memory tell us about identity?

On Hope and Future

  1. How might quantum potential inform our understanding of hope?
  2. What does the existence of possibility tell us about divine promise?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of novelty?
  4. What does the existence of purpose tell us about future?
  5. How might quantum probability inform our understanding of providence?
  6. What does the existence of intention tell us about hope?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of future?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about purpose?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of unity?
  10. What does the existence of creativity tell us about hope?

On Wisdom and Understanding

  1. How might quantum complementarity inform our understanding of wisdom?
  2. What does the existence of pattern tell us about divine knowledge?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of understanding?
  4. What does the existence of order tell us about divine wisdom?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of knowledge?
  6. What does the existence of truth tell us about understanding?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of wisdom?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about knowledge?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of unity?
  10. What does the existence of purpose tell us about wisdom?

On Peace and Harmony

  1. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of peace?
  2. What does the existence of harmony tell us about divine nature?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of unity?
  4. What does the existence of order tell us about peace?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of harmony?
  6. What does the existence of beauty tell us about peace?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of harmony?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about peace?
  9. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of unity?
  10. What does the existence of purpose tell us about harmony?

On Joy and Fulfillment

  1. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of joy?
  2. What does the existence of pleasure tell us about divine nature?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of fulfillment?
  4. What does the existence of purpose tell us about joy?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of harmony?
  6. What does the existence of beauty tell us about fulfillment?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of joy?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about pleasure?
  9. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of unity?
  10. What does the existence of creativity tell us about fulfillment?

On Faith and Reason

  1. How might quantum complementarity inform our understanding of faith?
  2. What does the existence of reason tell us about divine nature?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of belief?
  4. What does the existence of truth tell us about faith?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of knowledge?
  6. What does the existence of mystery tell us about reason?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of faith?
  8. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about belief?
  9. How might quantum coherence inform our understanding of unity?
  10. What does the existence of purpose tell us about faith?

On Mystery and Wonder

  1. How might quantum uncertainty inform our understanding of mystery?
  2. What does the existence of wonder tell us about divine nature?
  3. How might emergence inform our understanding of awe?
  4. What does the existence of beauty tell us about mystery?
  5. How might quantum correlation inform our understanding of wonder?
  6. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about mystery?
  7. How might complexity theory inform our understanding of wonder?
  8. What does the existence of creativity tell us about awe?
  9. How might quantum entanglement inform our understanding of mystery?

Additional Contemplation on Free Will and Determinism

  1. How might our very inability to fully comprehend the universe be essential to its proper functioning?

  2. How does the existence of physical laws that appear deterministic at the macro scale, yet indeterminate at the quantum scale, inform our understanding of free will?

  3. In what ways might the “delayed choice quantum eraser” experiment suggest that causality and free choice are more complex than our intuitive understanding?

  4. How does the Buddhist concept of “dependent origination” relate to modern physics’ understanding of causality?

  5. If quantum events are truly random rather than determined, how does this affect the meaning of free will?

  6. How might emergence in complex systems suggest a middle ground between pure determinism and pure randomness?

  7. What does the existence of predictable patterns in human behavior tell us about the nature of free will?

  8. How might the observer effect in quantum mechanics suggest a role for consciousness in physical reality?

  9. In what ways might the concept of “downward causation” in complex systems theory inform our understanding of agency?

  10. How does the existence of moral responsibility relate to physical determinism?

  11. What might the phenomenon of quantum entanglement suggest about the relationship between free will and interconnectedness?

  12. How might the existence of genuine novelty in evolution inform our understanding of free will?

  13. What does the presence of apparently random mutations in biological systems tell us about determinism?

  14. How might the concept of “attractors” in chaos theory inform our understanding of free will within constraints?

  15. What does the existence of stable patterns in chaos suggest about the relationship between freedom and necessity?

  16. How might the phenomenon of self-organization suggest a reconciliation between determinism and free will?

Additional Contemplation on Unity and Multiplicity

  1. How does the wave function collapse suggest a relationship between observation and the manifestation of multiplicity from unity?

  2. What might the holographic principle tell us about the relationship between the one and the many?

  3. How does emergence in complex systems suggest a way to understand unity expressing itself through multiplicity?

  4. What might quantum superposition tell us about the possibility of simultaneous unity and multiplicity?

  5. How might the conservation laws in physics inform our understanding of underlying unity in apparent diversity?

  6. What does the existence of fundamental forces tell us about the nature of unity?

  7. How might symmetry breaking in physics inform our understanding of how multiplicity arises from unity?

  8. What might the existence of quantum coherence tell us about the relationship between unity and multiplicity?

  9. How does the phenomenon of quantum tunneling suggest connections between apparently separate realities?

  10. What might the existence of universal physical constants tell us about the unity underlying physical reality?

  11. How might the concept of quantum non-locality inform our understanding of unity transcending space and time?

  12. What does the existence of hierarchical organization in nature tell us about unity and multiplicity?

  13. How might the phenomenon of phase transitions inform our understanding of shifts between unity and multiplicity?

  14. What might the existence of fractal patterns tell us about the relationship between whole and parts?

  15. How might the concept of quantum entanglement at a distance inform our understanding of unity beyond spatial separation?

Additional Contemplation on the Limits of Reason

  1. How does the incompleteness of mathematical systems suggest fundamental limits to rational understanding?

  2. What might the uncertainty principle tell us about the limitations of human knowledge?

  3. How does the existence of mathematically undecidable propositions inform our understanding of truth?

  4. What might the limitations of measurement in quantum mechanics tell us about the nature of knowledge?

  5. How might the observer effect suggest fundamental limitations in our ability to know reality objectively?

  6. What does the existence of emergent phenomena tell us about the limits of reductionist thinking?

  7. How might the limits of computational complexity inform our understanding of divine wisdom?

  8. What does the existence of chaotic systems tell us about the limits of prediction and understanding?

  9. How might the phenomenon of quantum complementarity inform our understanding of paradox?

  10. What might the existence of non-computable numbers tell us about the limits of mathematical description?

  11. How does the existence of genuine novelty in evolution challenge purely rational explanation?

  12. What might the limitations of language tell us about the bounds of human understanding?

  13. How might the phenomenon of quantum tunneling suggest limits to causal reasoning?

  14. What does the existence of consciousness tell us about the limits of materialist explanation?

  15. How might the phenomenon of emergence suggest limitations in our ability to reduce complex systems to their parts?

Additional Contemplation on Order and Chaos

  1. How does the existence of stable patterns within chaos inform our understanding of divine order?

  2. What might the phenomenon of self-organization tell us about the relationship between chaos and order?

  3. How does the sensitivity to initial conditions in chaotic systems inform our understanding of divine providence?

  4. What might the existence of strange attractors tell us about order within apparent chaos?

  5. How might the emergence of complexity from simple rules inform our understanding of creation?

  6. What does the existence of quantum coherence tell us about the nature of order?

  7. How might the phenomenon of phase transitions inform our understanding of transformative change?

  8. What might the existence of symmetry breaking tell us about the origin of structure?

  9. How does the interplay of entropy and organization inform our understanding of life?

  10. What might the existence of fractal patterns tell us about divine creativity?

  11. How might the phenomenon of resonance inform our understanding of harmony in nature?

  12. What does the existence of hierarchical organization tell us about the nature of order?

  13. How might the concept of emergence inform our understanding of novelty within order?

  14. What might the existence of universal physical constants tell us about the foundation of order?

  15. How might the phenomenon of quantum entanglement inform our understanding of underlying order?

Additional Contemplation on the Nature of Truth

  1. How might the existence of mathematical truth inform our understanding of divine truth?

  2. What does the correspondence between mathematics and physical reality tell us about the nature of truth?

  3. How might the limitations of formal systems suggest different levels or types of truth?

  4. What might the existence of paradox tell us about the nature of truth?

  5. How does the phenomenon of emergence suggest different levels of truth?

  6. What might the existence of quantum complementarity tell us about apparently contradictory truths?

  7. How might the relationship between information and physical reality inform our understanding of truth?

  8. What does the existence of universal physical constants tell us about absolute truth?

  9. How might the phenomenon of quantum entanglement inform our understanding of relational truth?

  10. What might the existence of mathematical beauty tell us about the nature of truth?

  11. How does the relationship between syntax and semantics inform our understanding of truth?

  12. What might the existence of undecidable propositions tell us about the limits of formal truth?

  13. How might the phenomenon of quantum measurement inform our understanding of contextual truth?

  14. What does the existence of emergent properties tell us about reductionist approaches to truth?

  15. How might the relationship between models and reality inform our understanding of truth?

Where MBSR and Venturing fits in

To the extent that I have any extra time here, I am trying focus on studying mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), ie RESPONDING to stress [by deconstructing it and getting to root cause, to paralyze the bad habits of being myself], rather than reacting to it [and thus giving in to the bad habits of being myself].

In that same MBSR vein, I also work on different open source development communities and try to study asynchronous workflows and creative interactions in those communities, so that we might learn to, as pragmatic technologists, better RESPOND to situations in the world, RATHER than hyperbloviating about the next big thing OR trying to sell some new venture or new product OR simply go through life, being captive of the programming and propaganda we are bombarded with [in the Information Age], as we generally rush to judge and REACT to things in the world.