Hubris … a cultural tick?  A byproduct of empire?  The USA’s version is both in my opinion.  Hubris is dangerous, as we learned with our slide into permanent war since invading and occupying Afghanistan and Iraq.  Hubris kills.  But has there ever been an empire that acted any different?  Comes with the territory (no pun intended).

“Everything is Broken” yesterday delved into hubris and then switched to a life saved by going against the cultural grain.  Brad Willis, a.k.a. Bhava Ram was an international war correspondent for NBC News.  He pushed thru a broken back for 7 long years; he was addicted to just about anything that could stop the pain.  He was also diagnosed with Stage IV cancer (courtesy of the First Gulf War depleted uranium bombs).  He told us his story and his climb out of the pit of despair and self-pity.  He turned to Yoga and ancient healing arts like Aruveda.  Now he teaches others how to heal themselves.  He described his “Type A” personality and career arc; he resolved to work harder than anyone else.  He soared high; he fell hard, broken.  Check out his most recent book “Warrior Pose … a War Correspondent’s Memoir … How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life", at his website.