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Sound Of Spring, Part 2
Maybe it was my imagination, I heard the birds chirping outside of my window while meditating this morning. Yes, the Spring equinox was yesterday (20 Mar 2023). And I have this tendency for self fulfilling prophecy like feeling the … Continue reading
Our Spiritual Connection
In my meditation of late, I have been searching for spiritual direction, or “purpose” in everyday parlance. Are we here by chance? What is achievable in our limited lifetime? And why bother? So on and so forth. Touchy-feely as that … Continue reading
Week In Review – 19 Mar 2023
On our way to Spring, except this week was full of crises from flooding (due to atmospheric rivers), heatwave, bank failures. Even so, it does not stop the March Madness from taking place. I suppose life goes on, for now. … Continue reading
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On Mutual Benefit
In a nutshell, relationship exists because of mutual benefit. Or saying it another way, without mutual benefit no relationship will last. Common knowledge but not common practice. Why? Challenge is each individual is unique. Benefit to one may not … Continue reading
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Social Capital Lost
Often I hear retirees say that they don’t miss the work, but they missed the people. A statement I would support. Social capital is a term I came across lately. It is “the aspects of our relationships that produce … Continue reading
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The Right Thing To Do?
The question is straight forward: what is the right thing to do? The answer however is more complex. But wait, isn’t the answer: let conscience be your guide? Yes, but what if your conscience and you compassion are in opposition? … Continue reading
Alone But Not Lonely, Part III
Three year of the Covid-19 pandemic, one year of the war in Ukraine, and the passing of my mother have me re-visiting the statement (and the tile of this series), “Alone but not lonely.” When both of her parents … Continue reading
March Rambling Thoughts
It’s a symphony. Between the swirling winds outside and the humming furnace inside, quite a lively day I am having. At least for Washington DC area, the nor’easter spared us the heavy snow this time, only the high winds … Continue reading
Escape
Have you ever wanted to get out of the room or disappear from a heated situation or tight jam? Yes, you may not even be aware that’s what going on. But people use escape as a coping mechanism to … Continue reading
Week In Review – 11 Mar 2023
If you woke up this morning and found yourself running an hour late, guess what? You were caught in the Daylight-Saving ritual that started at 2 AM today. Why are we still following this outdated ritual twice a year? The … Continue reading
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