Once again, my little girl has motivated me to be a better person by asking a seemingly simple question. She asked me if I believe in rebirth or reincarnation. It hit me like a ton of bricks, because I never…
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Tag: Buddhist
No such thing as Buddhism
As I learn more about the the teachings of the Buddha, called the Dharma, I am coming to realize how inappropriate some words are. Buddhist, and Buddhism are two of those words. There really is no such thing if one…
Can’t see the light?
Why is it so dark in here? What if seeing the truth was as easy as pulling your head out? Well I think it is. But it is so safe and comfortable in that place, many of us don’t want…
You hurt my feelings!
Has anyone ever hurt your feelings? Of course they have. Do you get your feelings hurt almost daily by someone? I’ll bet you do. Are you picturing a recent one in your mind right now? I think you are. Now…
Well, slap me and call me Susan!
Here I sit this morning, feeling as though I have gotten nowhere in 54 years. Is this self-pity, suffering, and a lack of mindfulness? Of course it is! But I want you to be aware that I have not reached…