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Daily Teaching for Thursday, June 13th

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

We often resist things that are unpleasant, particularly if we have experienced them before. Nobody likes a headache, but we can get ourselves into a place of heavy resistance that actually magnifies the intensity of the headache. If we approach … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Friday, December 7th

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Yesterday I stepped on the core of a pear while walking on the sidewalk. I didn’t see it, and when I stepped on it I was sure I had stepped on dog poop. Looking back at the white, pulpy mess, … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Friday, November 9th

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

There is something to be learned and an opportunity to respond with compassion in every situation, if only we will slow down long enough to see them.

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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, September 4th

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Sitting on the floor yesterday at the instruction of my 22 month old grandson and listening to him expound on I’m not sure quite what, it occurred to me that he lives entirely in the present moment and enjoys it … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, July 31st

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

I have heard a lot of people comment how fast this summer seems to be flying by. The truth is that life moves very fast, and if we don’t take the time to appreciate it we may well find ourselves … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Thursday, July 19th

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

If we are willing to look deeply, great spiritual lessons can be found in the most mundane experiences of our daily lives. While mountain top experiences and pilgrimage to exotic places are certainly wonderful – and you are welcome to … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Monday, June 25th

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

The radio has been out in my car for a while. Though I certainly miss it, and the podcasts I used to listen to while driving along, I have to admit that I am much more focused on my driving … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, June 19th

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Imagine how your life would change if you decided that the goal of life was not to get somewhere but rather to live each day as it arises.

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A Question of Priorities

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

It seems to me that a lot of human beings make political decisions based upon some pretty dubious criteria. For example, I know a man whose home is in pre-forclosure. In his yard there is a sign that reads “Sportsmen … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Wednesday, June 6th

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

There is a huge difference between understanding that God dwells within everybody and everything and believing that every idea we have is a perfect reflection of the mind of God, true for everybody, true for eternity, and beyond question and … Continue reading →

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