Tag: spiritual awakening
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These Directions Make No Sense!
Last Saturday, I volunteered at a men’s wellness event hosted by the Michigan Men’s Health Foundation at Ford Field in Detroit. The gathering was remarkable in its simplicity: everything was freely given, blood work, screenings for prostate health and diabetes, haircuts, dental and foot care. Everyone attending was provided with lunch. About 1,500 men were…
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The Mind’s First Reaction Is Not the Soul’s Wisdom
I was kayaking with a friend on the Huron River, just below Barton Dam. From a distance, the water tumbling over the dam looked fierce, fast, like a current you’d be foolish to challenge. My friend hesitated, concerned the flow might be too strong. I could feel her pause. Her apprehension was real, but the…
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Finding Myself In Two Places At Once
The other day, I was on my way to an appointment, running a little late and caught in traffic. Frustrated and restless, my mind drifted to the deeper questions I’ve been wrestling with, the big, existential ones about my life’s direction and purpose. As I sat there, lost in thought, my eyes landed on the…
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Too Hard For Me To Figure Out
I wake up every day and, to the best of my ability, resist looking at the news. That resistance is often overcome by a voracious need to know what is going on with the dismantling of our institutions and culture. I find myself compelled to turn my cell phone on and read what is published…
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An Unavoidable Collision
In past blogs, I’ve shared that my partner and I spend our winters in Tucson mainly because of the exceptional cycling opportunities. On average, we ride around 150 miles a week, taking advantage of the diverse terrain, which includes riding through the mountains, the foothills, and a unique feature known as “The Loop.” Officially called…
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Us Against Them
I need to preface this blog with a disclaimer. I need to be categorical when I say I am not religious. I have absolutely no religious affiliation. I am, however, a deeply spiritual person. My blog posts share my observations based solely on my life experience, observations and learning. To say we live in a…
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I Couldn’t See Even Sitting in the Front Row
My friend texted me that he needed to talk. In his short text, he shared that our last conversation left him unsettled. I am always left uncomfortable when receiving an ambiguous message. My mind always defaults to, “So what did I do wrong?” I was soon to find out exactly what I did. When we…
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A Bit About My Spiritual Journey.
My spiritual journey is and continues to be the focal point of my life. I did not follow a specific path tied to a specific linage or teachings. My journey is specific to me and has been unfolding over the last 54 years. One of my favorite movies is the Razors Edge with Bill Murray. …
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The Timing of My Life (Part 2)
There is so much to be shared about the timing of anyone’s life. When you find yourself in a clear relaxed space and reflect on your life, I think you too might see more clearly the connection between synchronicities and how they are related to the various unfolding of events in your life. I find…
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