The Sound of Silence
The other morning during my meditation, I suddenly noticed how quiet things had become. What had, a few moments earlier, […]
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Awakening to the Truth of Suffering
What a troubled world we live in today. Everywhere we look we see suffering: Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, Darfur,
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Cynicism, Pessimism, Optimism, Realism, and Pragmatism
Genocide, injustice, brutality toward women, crime, poverty, epidemics; these are just a few of the many problems plaguing the world.
Harnessing the Power of Questions
Sometimes we ignore the vast power that lies at our disposal. Questions are an example of an often neglected power.
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The Trauma of Job Loss
She lost her job four months ago; he lost his yesterday. It could happen to you; it happened to me.
Causes and Cures for Lack of Willpower and Self-Discipline
The bedrock for success in all areas of life is the combined force of willpower and self-discipline. Yet, when was
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Greatness is how you choose to respond
What is your definition of greatness? Who is, for you, “a great person”? I guess, for many of us, a
We are what we believe we are
A 25-year-old reader, who I will call Teresa, finds her life falling apart. Although she is bright and has much
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How many positive thoughts are in our minds?
I was walking with a friend of mine when he suddenly raised the question, “How many positive thoughts do we