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MYTH OF VIOLENCE
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (from The Preamble to the Declaration … Continue reading
TIME TO REST
Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest … Continue reading
LETTING GO OF HATRED
“The Buddha declares, ‘Enraged with hate, with mind ensnared, humans aim at their own ruin and at the ruin of others.’” (Jack Kornfield, https://jackkornfield.com/nature-hate/ ) Yes, the world is suffering. Armed conflicts are raging in the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine, … Continue reading
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A KINDER, GENTLER NATION
“The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to…” (Tao Te Ching, Verse 8) Growing up in the 1960s and 70s, I watched violence erupt at home and abroad: civil rights, the Vietnam War, and the … Continue reading
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CONNECTING TO SELF (CHOOSING TO CONNECT, PART 2)
I was born in 1954. I remember air raid drills from my early school days, when all the kids had to sit under their wooden desks until the bell rang. We were practicing hiding, how to stay safe in case … Continue reading
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CONNECTING WITH OTHERS (CHOOSING TO CONNECT, PART 1)
In the last several posts, I expressed my deep concerns about the trajectory of our public discourse. In our public sphere, people are increasingly dividing within communities, families, and among friends. Dialogue dissolves into arguments fueled by anger, fear, and … Continue reading
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Tagged consciousness, philosophy, physics, science, spirituality
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STRENGTH RE-EMERGING
I’m exhausted. Perhaps you are too. I’m weary of voices from all sides of issues, political parties, organizational groups screaming at each other. Every topic becomes a battleground fought between opposing sides: “I’m right, you’re wrong! I’m good, you’re bad!” … Continue reading
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BLESSINGS: WHERE FAITH & BODY MEET
As I began writing this post, the US launched 30,000 pounds of bombs on Iran. A few short days later, a ceasefire was announced. Now what? While I am grateful for signs of diplomacy, I feel sad, anxious, bewildered. Humanity … Continue reading
BROKEN PROMISES
“Your promise preserves my life…” (Psalm 119:50) A promise made…. a promise broken. Broken promises can be devastating. Some are life-altering. This is especially true for children who rely on parents and caregivers to be caring, trustworthy, and supportive. Neglect, … Continue reading
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