Month: December 2020

Beyond Science

Posted on December 25, 2020April 20, 2026 By chris burcher

Before I ‘retired’ to stay home with my kids I was an academic research scientist. I taught classes, advised students, and led a research lab. I was pretty successful. The only reason I share that is to say I feel like I’ve earned the right to explain what science is,…

Self

Posted on December 18, 2020April 20, 2026 By chris burcher

WHO are you? WHAT are you? WHY are you? On some metaphysical level we are awareness. We occupy a body on earth that abides by the laws of physics and biology, but what goes on when we think? When I meditate, or even when I’m just making decisions in my…

Work/Life Balance

Posted on December 4, 2020April 20, 2026 By chris burcher

Have you ever felt like a slave to the 40 hour workweek? I know I never signed up for that, but I learned early on that to do the fun stuff I want to do I have to work for money to do it. Sure, I’ve had some hippie friends…