In 1948, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously paraphrased George Santayana, "those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it." Recently we learned that something like 30% of young people in Europe do not know that … [Read more...] about My Trip to Auschwitz Death Camp in 1974 Part II
Archives for 2018
My Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in 1974 Part I–the Journey by rail and ship
Photo of Children at AuschwitzWith the rise of overt anti-semitism and white nationalism in the world and the recent report that most young Europeans have not heard of the Holocaust and cannot name a single concentration camp, I am more grateful than … [Read more...] about My Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in 1974 Part I–the Journey by rail and ship
My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
It always has been, but for over a decade Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for an additional reason, the spiritual Prozac of gratitude. The connection between gratitude and happiness has been talked about and studied for … [Read more...] about My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
Top Ten Reasons that I Meditate (or Why the Hell is Everyone Always Talking about Meditation?)
If you live in my part of the world, Northern California, you can't spit without hitting a meditation cushion. Everywhere around us is yoga, meditation retreats, ashrams, you name it. So before we really get in depth into any of the … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons that I Meditate (or Why the Hell is Everyone Always Talking about Meditation?)
My Favorite Meditation Practices That I’ve Done Over the Years
Hi--I started meditating for real about thirteen years ago. Over these years, I have periodically switched practices. Each meditation practice has brought something beautiful and rich to my life and I often am very sad, like when I've … [Read more...] about My Favorite Meditation Practices That I’ve Done Over the Years
Here’s a Concept: Don’t Interfere with Investigations of Your Administration
"The most underrated president in American history," Ulysses S Grant* had multiple scandals and investigations into aspects of his administration during his 8 years (1869-1877) in office. The thing is, he let them be. Without benefit of … [Read more...] about Here’s a Concept: Don’t Interfere with Investigations of Your Administration
“We’ve never been more divided,” really? part 3
As we closely watch the states of Florida, Georgia and Arizona to see if every vote is fairly counted, I am still mining Ron Chernow’s 1000 page biography of Ulysses S Grant for insight into our time. I’ve written a couple of times about … [Read more...] about “We’ve never been more divided,” really? part 3
Gladness and Sadness in my Heart today at the Election Results
I awaken this morning with joy at the huge voter turnout across the country. No matter the result, large participation in our democracy is important and reflects an increased consciousness of our connection and values each individual's ability … [Read more...] about Gladness and Sadness in my Heart today at the Election Results
Question: is spiritual change easy or hard?
Answer: Yes. Definitely. Spiritual change is easy and hard. Some people say "it's simple, but it's not easy." Many people I know participate in spiritual support that says "it works if you work it." In Science of Mind … [Read more...] about Question: is spiritual change easy or hard?
“We’ve never been more divided in this country,” Really? Part 2
Most of us at some level know that applying the phrase "we've never been more divided" to American public life today is ludicrous in light of our Civil War. Now that I'm on page 750 of the 1000 page Grant by Ron Chernow (author of … [Read more...] about “We’ve never been more divided in this country,” Really? Part 2
Why and How I Combine Medicine and Faith
Rev. David Bruner, Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Living, San Jose, inspired this piece by asking on Facebook whether if you got glasses or took a pill it was an indication of a lack of faith in the spiritual science that we … [Read more...] about Why and How I Combine Medicine and Faith
As women, can we be more transparent now, so we don’t have to scream later?
The events of the last week, and my emotional response to them, has me wondering what is the best way to be a woman who wants change in the world. To scream or not to scream that is the question. I mused last week that we were one … [Read more...] about As women, can we be more transparent now, so we don’t have to scream later?