Prayers for the Solstice

Prayers for the Solstice

On this solstice, many are devoting themselves to prayer. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of greatest darkness. In the highest latitudes, the sun does not even appear so it is said to enter a tomb. For three days, it may disappear completely and then is...

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2021 Christmas Music Selection

2021 Christmas Music Selection

"Panis Angelicus" is a hymn "Sacris solemniis," written by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century and set to music here by César Franck and sung by the lovely South African soprano Pretty Yende.   Latin Panis Angelicus fit panis hominum Dat panis coelicus...

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Ahimsa

Ahimsa

This post covers a very important topic that I hope you take the time to consider deeply.  However, before starting the essay, I would like to update you about changes to how your subscriptions will be handled in the future.  Because of censorship, I asked people to...

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“Practice Goodness”

“Practice Goodness”

The title is a quotation from Nechung Rinpoche’s first press interview after arriving in Hawaii.  It actually speaks to   paying it forward though he framed the idea in terms of karma and the wisdom of building credit for our future.

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The Contextual Nature of Experience

The Contextual Nature of Experience

This post is about karma and destiny in the healing process. As a colleague once said, "Everything is contextual." He is a psychiatrist, and we were discussing a patient who was at a standstill in her healing process. He strongly advised therapy for her unresolved...

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Essential Oil Diffusers

Essential Oil Diffusers

Several people asked for more information about diffusers and why I put so much emphasis on them. So, here is the 101 answer. The vast majority of essential oils are produced for commercial markets as scents added to soaps, candles, and all sorts products used to...

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Identity

Identity

During this hiatus, I started many posts in my mind, but the one that came first revolves around the question of identity. Before we dive into this topic, please consider how you would introduce yourself to a total stranger. Pause for a moment without rushing on....

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