PART 2 ARTICLE 10 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ After you have gone to your doctor, explored all possible physical causes, and followed every recommended treatment plan for your pain or symptoms, it is time to delve deeper into where healing, not just curing, occurs. This is especially important for those whose symptoms persist and…
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PART 2 ARTICLE 9 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ This past year, I have lost several close friends and shared in the grief of others who have endured profound losses, including life-threatening diagnoses, the passing of their spouses, or, most heartbreakingly, their children. At my age of 72 and beyond, such losses are expected, yet…
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PART 3 ARTICLE 3 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Sitting here on yet another somber and frightening day, I find myself at a loss. I believe with all my heart that every human being possesses a core of pure love, the most precious gift humanity has ever been given. Within this place resides a profound…
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PART 3 ARTICLE 1 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We live in a democracy for which I am so grateful. The outcome of all elections makes clear the will of the majority of our citizens. Whether we like it or not, acceptance of this reality is our only choice. This does not mean we have…
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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 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 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 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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PART 1 ARTICLE 18 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ From the moment I leave my house and set out on Route 6, a unique excitement floods my body, mind, and soul. This journey to Provincetown (affectionately known as Ptown) holds profound meaning for me, an anchor of joy and belonging. The long drive along Route…
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