A Man Of Faith, Without Religion

About ten years ago, TIMBER HAWKEYE left the corporate world behind and moved to Hawaii. Now, he wasn't going there to live an isolated life. He kept in contact with his family and friends through thoughtful email messages.

About eight years later, one of Timber's friends, Kim, suggested that he publish a book containing his email messages, since she had found them inspirational. She had thought that others would find the messages equally appealing. And, so, a book from a blog was born, Buddhist Boot Camp. The chapters are easy to read and only about two pages long, which is just the right length for thinking over after reading.



Not only were those who read Buddhist Boot Camp inspired, but they were also motivated. The motivation was to live a simple and uncomplicated life, being deeply in the moment, mindful. Timber had also written a second book, Faithfully Religionless, which was written in a conversational style, like a memoir, and deeply personal.

Through stories and quotes, both books offer mindfulness-enhancing techniques that reinforce the idea of simple, uncomplicated living. It's a lifestyle that is frequently forgotten in this fast-paced and technologically-enhanced world.

It turns out that Timber Hawkeye is a man of faith, but without a specific institutional religion. He doesn't believe in a God that dispenses rewards for good behavior and harsh criticism for bad behaviors. That's something that goes along more with an institutional religion. His faith is more the letting go of uncertainty that comes with ego, with its accompanying obsessive need to know. His faith lacks the ritual and ceremony, writs and dogmas, along with rigid adherence to laws made by a church body. He envisions faith as more positive and loving.

Timber (right) with his friend, Kim.

Timber has looked toward Buddhism, which does not envision a specific creator, has less of a structured religion, and enhances the faith that is already there. It's not a religion itself, but a way of gaining clearer perspective, just through human effort. Buddha, who was a man, can still provide teaching and motivation for those of various faith traditions, too.

The Dalai Lama has said, "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are." And Timber's books provide some of the material to consider when you contemplate Buddha's teachings. There are also other materials on Timber's website that can enhance your own moments of meditation, opening your mind to the simple, uncomplicated life.

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