Keep Churches Closed and Hearts Open

One of the difference between being religious and being spiritual is that religious people feel an overwhelming urge to “check off the boxes”. In the business world, to “check off the boxes” is a well-known catch phrase for pointing out superficiality. This is to say…we’ve taken an action, when the reality is the action resulted…

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Self-care As A Spiritual Practice

Renewal is natural. Like the rise and fall of the seasons. Like the tide that rides high and then low. Renewal of the spirit is a necessity. It’s written that even the Blessed Radiance that some call God rested on the 7th day after creating our world. If someone as omnipotent and powerful as God…

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Compassion Requires More Strength Than Being Angry

There is so much hatred in our world that we will throw battery acid in the face of a stranger without provocation. Regardless of which “side” you’re on, everyone feel’s they’re the victims. Justice is in the eyes of the beholder. Forcing girls to bleed through their clothes while on their menses is justified because…

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A Perspective on Action: Seek and Accept Truth That Knowledge Reveals

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” – Derek Bok Ignorance strikes fear in me. When I’m not knowledgeable about something important, my confidence jumps out the window. I can’t stand it. There’s nothing like a Confidence High. It’s powerful. When something matters, it makes sense to be prepared. To learn. Books are one…

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