PART 2 ARTICLE 4 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Nudged gently awake this morning by a luminous, deep orange light suffusing through my window, I maneuvered my contrary body out of my recliner, through the back door, to witness clouds, now the color of Alaskan salmon, ablaze. Patches of blue sky peered out from behind…
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PART 2 ARTICLE 3 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Many readers will find it reassuring to know that there is a tangible, physiological foundation for the experience I call inner being. My aim in writing Swimming Beneath the Iceberg describes the wealth of information stored within the subconscious mind and how to access it. The…
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PART 2 ARTICLE 2 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We often hear that humans use only a small portion of their brains. Modern imaging techniques like fMRIs and PET scans show the entire brain is active, even during sleep. However, these scans only reveal the physical brain, the tangible mass of cells. They overlook the…
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PART 2 ARTICLE 1 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In 1999, my friend Lynn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that turned her world upside down. Yet, Lynn, with her iron will and determination, faced this illness just as she had faced life: head-on. She embodied a strong, unwavering personality and was always in…
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PART 2 ARTICLE 7 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ It’s a late September morning, pouring rain, and cold. Stepping into my car after a 20-second walk that drenched me completely, I turned on the heat, settling into the warmth, and was greeted by music — my most constant and beloved companion. In that moment, I…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 24 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Buddhist philosophy may seem dense and complex but simplifying it has helped me understand and apply its teachings to daily life. Fundamentally, Buddhism is not a religion, nor is the Buddha a god. Buddhism offers a transformative way of viewing life that fosters love, peace, and…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 23 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We all desire joyful lives, don’t we? But joy isn’t something that arrives on its own; it’s a gift we must actively work toward, often requiring a fundamental shift in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts can either block joy or pave the…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 22 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In a world troubled by division, in a previous article, I reflected on the need to heal by contributing love to transform negative energy. I stand by that statement, but I realize it only addresses part of the challenge. As a liberal, I resonate deeply with…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 20 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ What makes the human side of this guy — known worldwide as Jesus — my coolest, and dare I say, most divine friend? It’s his values, not the complexities of organized religion, that resonate with me. I emphasize the human side of Jesus because his most…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 21 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ As I look at the world today, I, like so many others, feel overwhelmed by negativity and hate. The question of what I can do to make things better lingers. Yes, I can vote, and I will — but surely, more can be done to spread…
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