On rare occasions in my life, I’ve suffered momentary break-downs when sudden waves of sorrow would sweep over me in a storm of tears that wrenched up out of me in sobbing pleas and prayers; petitions to some unknown force for answers that never came. Continue Reading
I had no right to take my mother for granted but I did it anyway. I knew she would die one day but I refused to think about it and even worse, I carefully concealed the fact of my avoidance from myself. That way I did not struggle. No conflict. Continue Reading
“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly… Continue Reading
I am in pain. I am not the only one. I feel like a self-absorbed baby even writing about it. It is not “manly” to admit I hurt. I know better of course. I am well-acquainted with the heavy burden… Continue Reading
As I have mentioned in previous columns, for about the last 10 years I have primarily relied on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my work with my clients. ACT is one of the relatively new “Third Wave” forms of Behavior… Continue Reading
Okay so here’s the deal. I figured out a long time ago what I was here for and it has made my life a little easier to know that secret. I am here to serve. My life is all about… Continue Reading
“Who on Earth do you think you are? A superstar? Well, right you are! Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear. Why on Earth are you there? When you’re everywhere. Gonna get… Continue Reading
“The only sin is self-hatred. We call it sin but its true name is Delusion. We have got to get ourselves back to the Garden. Easily done. We are in the Garden. Let us open our eyes.” Paul Williams Das… Continue Reading
I must have been about ten when I thought my mother was dead. I had no evidence. None. There was no reason for the fear. It was just a thought that popped into my brain. I was home alone on… Continue Reading
“May I be a protector to those without protection, A leader for those who journey, And a boat, a bridge, a passage For those desiring the further shore. May the pain of every living creature Be completely cleared away. May… Continue Reading
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