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lately, i have been feeling a very strong pull to get back into touch with my spiritual side. economists say many americans are doing this because of the recession. politicians say it is happening because we are all secretly right-winged folks who love values, morals and traditional religion.
but i disagree. i think that for every person - on their own unique path - there is a certain time that spirituality (not always religion) comes into light and arouses a deeper level of attention.
now, in no way do i claim to be even close to having my spiritual ducks in a row, but like always, i try to remember that this is a journey that must be taken one step (however small) at a time.
today, i just wanted to share with you a woman (and author) who i have discovered. she is simply amazing and her writings seem to offer a beatifully worded bridge between buddhist philosophy and western culture. her name is pema chodron and she has written books such as "start where you are", "when things fall apart", "no time to lose" and "the wisdom of no escape". i am truly in awe of what she has to say.
if you do nothing else today, get to know her. whatever religion you are, where ever you are on your own spiritual path, read her words. they will certainly move you.
lately, i have been feeling a very strong pull to get back into touch with my spiritual side. economists say many americans are doing this because of the recession. politicians say it is happening because we are all secretly right-winged folks who love values, morals and traditional religion.
but i disagree. i think that for every person - on their own unique path - there is a certain time that spirituality (not always religion) comes into light and arouses a deeper level of attention.
now, in no way do i claim to be even close to having my spiritual ducks in a row, but like always, i try to remember that this is a journey that must be taken one step (however small) at a time.
today, i just wanted to share with you a woman (and author) who i have discovered. she is simply amazing and her writings seem to offer a beatifully worded bridge between buddhist philosophy and western culture. her name is pema chodron and she has written books such as "start where you are", "when things fall apart", "no time to lose" and "the wisdom of no escape". i am truly in awe of what she has to say.
if you do nothing else today, get to know her. whatever religion you are, where ever you are on your own spiritual path, read her words. they will certainly move you.
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Once again, I am taken with your lovely and witty way with words. I read "When Things Fall Apart" many years ago when things in my life truly did fall apart. The book touched me like few others have. You have found a wonderful friend in Pema Chodron!!
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