Indy Boswell

During the consideration that resulted in the formulation of my Pyramid of Virtues, I reviewed the thoughts and ideas of several philosophers and spiritual leaders before me. As part of that process I came across several different definitions (or explanations) offered for the various items that form my Pyramid. Now, I humbly submit my own definition (or explanation) for the virtues of my Pyramid, beginning with Love and ending appropriately with Poverty of Spirit. (more…)

This is a very short 4-line poem or sutra which I have come to call The Primal Force. Gravity has played an important role in my life, and so this is my short little tribute to it and to Love. I find it interesting how a Physical Force such as Gravity has similar traits as the Metaphysical Force of Love. I think it could make one curious. (more…)

The following is a 27-line poem or sutra that I have called Before You Give ForGive. The purpose for this piece is to show how Truth works, and how it works regardless of what level you are thinking upon. (more…)

Upon further review and consideration of early philosophical thought, including that of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, etc., I have found it necessary to add and make a few necessary corrections to the first and second layers of my original Pyramid of Virtues. And although I hope my learning continues, I am currently under the belief that with these changes, my pyramid is forever complete. The changes and the rationale for my changes are as follows: (more…)

On one’s way to enlightenment (or Essence of Mind) there is no better warning for the aspirant than the one that says “You’re Thinking Too Much.” In other words, the Essence of Mind (or original enlightenment) is free from Thoughts. The Essence of Mind is Eternal, non-changing, and thus must be empty of changing thoughts.

It is important to understand that Knowledge is different from Wisdom, and Knowledge derived from Thoughts does not lead to Enlightenment. In other words, words are words, thoughts are thoughts, and neither lead to True Wisdom or Enlightenment. (more…)

A hypocrite is a person who pretends to have desirable or publicly approved attitudes, beliefs, principals, etc. he does not actually possess. As I think about what I am trying to do with my writing and this website, I wonder: Am I a hypocrite?

Through both experience and study, I have constructed a Pyramid consisting of the following eleven Virtues as a test for me to follow. These are: Love, Faith, Charity, Purity, Non-Judgment, Patience, Truthfulness, Strength, Temperance, Poverty of Spirit, and Humility. (more…)