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Being afraid–and liking it

Night before last, I had a dream in which I was speaking to a local author. “I just had a thought,” I said. “Maybe you can help me think it through. You know how some people love to be scared? … Continue reading

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The seven deadly sins

I looked up the seven deadly sins the other day, and was saddened to discover that, over the centuries, emotions have made up a significant portion of the list. Now, “deadly” sins are cardinal sins. You don’t just die if … Continue reading

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Quote for the day

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Carl Jung

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When you pray, move your feet

There’s an African proverb that says, “When you pray, move your feet.” It has never made sense to me to sit on the couch praying, when there was something I could do to achieve my heart’s desire, so that saying … Continue reading

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House cats as role models

When our cats give me a sleepy-eyed squint as I pass them throughout the day, I think, “I want to be just like you.” They are so happy. So content. They have such utter faith that their needs will be … Continue reading

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Emotions as messengers

I have wrestled my son to bed for the night, and am sitting on my own bed, ready to do some work on my laptop computer. “Mama,” he calls down the hall, “I’m sad.” “About what?” I ask, trying to … Continue reading

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