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Mindfulness in Crisis
Crises reveal your values because you have to choose. Ed Milliband It’s the end of a long day. I’m behind on the doctor recommended exercises, both mental and physical. I tell myself the physical exercises are too stimulating to do … Continue reading
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Fear, Aggression, and Greed
In the last election, the winner in most races was fear, aggression, and greed. Those who appealed to the hopes of the voters usually lost. This dynamic is happening again this election cycle. In the Republican primaries, hope was quickly … Continue reading
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Mercy
He has shown you what is good. … To act justly and to love mercy Micah 6:8 Mercy is in many ways the opposite of greed. Greed is taking all we can get, by law, by force, by whatever means. … Continue reading
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A Buddhist Cop’s Approach to Justice
It would be good if we had mindful, compassionate soldiers. It is vital that we have compassionate, mindful public safety officers, AKA police officers. Part of why our society is coming apart is that in too many places, the police … Continue reading
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A Mountain Too Far
Everything that ascends must converge. — Teilhard de Chardin The spiritual quest has been compared to climbing a mountain. Some question whether we are all climbing the same mountain. I don’t think this can be proven or disproven, but I … Continue reading
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Counting Reps
Counting breaths is a classic meditation technique. I meditate at least once a day, preferably twice. If nothing else, it helps with the nausea and acid reflux during chemotherapy. However, there is so much that needs to be done during … Continue reading
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Humility
Whatever you are doing will almost certainly become public, probably at a time and in a way that causes you maximum embarrassment. Forbes – July 10, 2013 Elsewhere someone stated that Mr. Market will move in such a way to … Continue reading
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Prologue
As mentioned in a previous post (A Curious Sort of Mindfulness), I am in the midst of a struggle with cancer. In November, a small amount of blood was found in my urine. Two CT Scans, an MRI, blood work beyond count, … Continue reading
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A Curious Sort of Mindfulness
I\’m in the midst of a low intensity medical emergency. In December I was diagnosed with bladder and kidney cancer. They were caught early so I enter treatment healthy. I\’ve had the first of two necessary surgeries. Within three days my … Continue reading
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