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Rabbi Zusya said, "When I die, I know God won't criticize me for not having been Moses. Instead, he will ask, 'Why weren't you Zusya?'" We should all be brave about being ourselves.
Category Archives: spirituality
Parting with Money
People in Gaza or Gambia whom I meet online can share with me personal details and pictures; we can video chat on messenger apps. Now I know them, their families and their need. Continue reading
Posted in Reasons to Live, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged charity, Gaza, money, politics, poverty
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Behold!
Without our beholding it, beauty might not exist at all. Appreciating beauty is part of creating it. Continue reading
Posted in creativity, happiness, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Art. beauty, attention, awareness, creativity
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A Lesson from Roses
Do we only get what we work for? Really, isn’t the world always giving us stuff? I mean, the Sun never stops giving. Neither does Earth. See the gifts in life. Continue reading
Posted in happiness, miracles, Reasons to Live, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged flowers, friendship, gift, love, work ethic
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The Joy Within
Each of us has this stream of joy within us. It may be bricked in and covered over with layers of grief, pain, fear, or anger. It may be curtained off by thoughts, entertainment, things we want to do or have to do. Still, it’s always there and can’t be destroyed, because it comes from the life force itself. Continue reading
Posted in happiness, healing, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged happiness, joy, spirituality, yoga
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5 Times U Don’t Have to Help
I am learning that many times people would be better off if I didn’t try to please them or help. I’m sharing five of these behaviors, because you might do them too. Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, growth, helping, people-pleasing
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Can We Live Without Hope?
After the storms, fires, and wars of 2017-18, the ongoing climate chaos, the hundreds of millions of refugees, where is hope? And if we don’t have hope, what are we to do? You might be surprised to learn there are ways you can live well without hope. Your life can still manifest beauty, love, happiness, and even humor. You can still do a lot of good. Continue reading
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Tagged despair, global warming, love, peace, spirituality
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Message from the Gods: You Can. Just Don’t!
Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD do it. More is not better. All spiritual traditions teach this, and nobody listens. Four stories of why we should. Continue reading