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The Call Of Silence

How often do you experience the absence of sound? I don’t mean white noise, which is fairly common in doctors’ offices, or from traffic, television, radio, or even the wind, but actual silence, where you don’t hear anything.

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Creating A Good Day

It’s morning! The first yellow light of day lays a gentle hand on my bed. I open my eyes and look outside. 

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The Power of Prayer & Meditation

It was 5:30 a.m. on the morning of Paul’s surgery when our two sons knocked on the door to come say morning prayers with him. The dark of night still lingered as they lit the room with their voices.

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The Power of Presence

I have never been much for meditating. Sitting still is about as easy for me as a kitten resisting a wriggling piece of twine.  My foot twitches, my face itches, my legs fall asleep in lotus position, and breathing feels … Continue reading

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