compassion
November 22, 2009
- If you know of Karen Armstrong you might already know of her TED prize wish, The Charter for Compassion. The charter was launched on November 12th and I highly recommend the site. As writers, some of the stories might inspire us to explore characters too rich for us to dream, as human beings they might inspire us to greater awareness in our daily interactions. The more I read the Red Room blogs, ...
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November 19, 2009
- Peace on earth. Peace. On Earth. Is there really such a thing? Peace. On Earth. I think so. Who can dispute that there is war everywhere in this world? People that die each and every day for a cause? Yet, I have the audacity to say that there IS peace. On earth.Yep, there is.Within me, around me, there is peace. On Earth. In my life.Within, it feels like peace of knowing ...
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November 19, 2009
- I am trying to create a new life style. Aiming for a Life style where the wholistic (we are all one) p.o.v. is evident, spirituality present and love omniscient. Currently humanity is fear infested. This hostile environment creates a barrier, and denies nature its inherent changes. I am in constant search to understand Self, for in understanding my Self I understand yours. I find ...
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October 12, 2009
- Sitting at my favorite place where I contemplate__there I am moved by a thought. I am grateful to be so close to such greatness that I am moved to tears__sometimes.There are moments of clarity a writer brings me where once none.There are moments of joy when anothers joy is shared.There are moments of compassion when I am emotionally moved by anothers life story.There are moments of pure ...
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September 29, 2009
- The checkout clerk scowled, slid my bread, apples, and tampons across the scanner. Blip. Blip. A monotone reminder of how much money she probably wasn’t getting paid. She had dark circles under eyes and did not look up when I stepped forward. There was no cheery, “How are you today? Did you find everything all right?” I’m not sure how old she was, but she looked like she was ...
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September 16, 2009
- It is commonly believed that to forgive is something that has to be given, when in fact to forgive is a state of being. You may believe that some deserve forgiveness while others don't... Don't be fooled by what we have been taught through tradition! To forgive does nothing (internally) to the one who has hurt you, but it does to you. Forgiveness makes you a better human being, and it ...
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August 31, 2009
- I'd chosen a matching silk blazer and skirt set, the color of a robin's egg, for Easter service. I couldn't believe I was putting myself through the ordeal of going back to that church. I had little intention of doing so, but earlier in the week Eric had stopped by looking for Beth. "She's at the grocery store," I'd said. "I was ...
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