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Fact or Fiction: Did Christ Rise from the Dead?
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chattering mind
Easter is never problematic in terms of what I like to do: dye eggs, stage an Easter egg hunt, eat at least one chocolate bunny, enjoy the warmer weather, and wrestle once again–quietly and in my own way–with the notion of Christ’s resurrection. Perhaps the thing preventing me from feeling fully religious (I’m more comfortable…
Fellow Caretakers Speak
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chattering mind
Thanks to all the readers who’ve shared their stories about caring for elderly or ailing family members. Kathryn, currently preparing to bid farewell to her dad, wrote this: We have decided to obey his every request right now, including letting him eat foods that he should not be eating for salt reasons. But, it’s that…
Hold Steady, Says the Buddhist Master
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chattering mind
“We don’t need to overcomplicate things with all sorts of wandering discursive thoughts, superstitions, doubts, and over-thinking everything. Be strong and straightforward within, have strong intention, and develop firm faith, devotion and inner conviction. What you decide to do, you can do; just keep practicing and learning.” — His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, head…
If I Ran the Zoo
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chattering mind
I’m not complaining. My father is staying in a pretty good hospital, but if I ran the zoo (a reference to that amazing Dr. Seuss book), man-oh-man, everything would be different. My ideal hospital would be a center for true renewal where colors, music, foods, and technicians would all contribute to the healing process. Could…
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