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Archives for 2020

does the president’s “positive thinking” succeed or fail?

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thoughts about the huffpost piece this morning on the impotence of donald trump’s positive thinking . about a year ago i wrote a piece for general consumption on donald trump and the power of the word.  i acknowledge his ability to use it while … [Read more...] about does the president’s “positive thinking” succeed or fail?

what is a coincidence and why should i pay attention? wisdom of deepak chopra

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this is part of a multi-part series on discernment. what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our … [Read more...] about what is a coincidence and why should i pay attention? wisdom of deepak chopra

what does god’s “will” mean anyway?

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this is part of a multi-part series on discernment. what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our … [Read more...] about what does god’s “will” mean anyway?

why should i practice with the small stuff?

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this is part of a multi-part series on discernment. what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our … [Read more...] about why should i practice with the small stuff?

how could god’s voice be still and small?

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this is part of a multi-part series on discernment. what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our … [Read more...] about how could god’s voice be still and small?

if i see it and discern it, do i have to do it?

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this is part of a multi-part series on discernment. what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our … [Read more...] about if i see it and discern it, do i have to do it?

how do i discern what is in alignment with my highest good (and why might i want to)?

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what are my ways of discerning what some traditions would call “god’s will” and what others might call in alignment with highest good for me or what deepak chopra calls communication from our nonlocal intelligence? at my best, i practice … [Read more...] about how do i discern what is in alignment with my highest good (and why might i want to)?

i’m offering an online cooking workshop! can it be quick & easy & judgment free to eat vegan/plant-based diet?

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i have been “veganesque” for many years. what that means is that i eat a vegan or plant-based diet most but not all of the time. in my case i eat vegan to feel better-- that it protects animals or the environment is an added bonus.   it’s been a … [Read more...] about i’m offering an online cooking workshop! can it be quick & easy & judgment free to eat vegan/plant-based diet?

forgiveness in the pandemic, part 2: radical forgiveness

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according to colin tipping, the creator of “radical forgiveness,” regular forgiveness that many of us are familiar with from christian culture is basically i’m going to forgive you even though you did a terrible wrong thing that should never have … [Read more...] about forgiveness in the pandemic, part 2: radical forgiveness

five years on zoom: here’s my tips

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unlike most of the world, i didn’t just discover zoom. i have been teaching, meeting and existing on zoom for over five years.   here are my top ideas on how to survive and thrive on zoom: no more than 90 minutes of zoom at a time—anything more … [Read more...] about five years on zoom: here’s my tips

i want your liberty restricted, not mine—this is the american way

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in some ways this is the dirty secret american dream: everybody wants to be free and wants to constrain others. i certainly have come face to face with the fact that i do. i live in sacramento, california, which i believe is one of the few places … [Read more...] about i want your liberty restricted, not mine—this is the american way