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January 20, 2025
What Is Right and Wrong: A Non-Dual Perspective on Living in a Dual World
Q: Let’s talk about right and wrong. From the non-dual perspective – the understanding that all of existence is fundamentally one interconnected whole – there is no right or wrong. There only is what is. Right?
Yes, there is only the totality of existence itself. If there is no duality (no separation between things), there cannot be right and wrong, as these are dual concepts that require separation to exist.
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January 13, 2025
Beyond Gender: A Spiritual Perspective on Today’s Physical Identity Evolution
The recent surge in young people openly discussing and exploring their sexual and gender identity has sparked numerous conversations and questions. The following questions came up in a recent class.
Q: It seems that more young people today are speaking out about sexual identity. Is this an issue that’s always been there and just talked about more, or is there something new going on?
What we’re witnessing today with young people speaking out about sexual identity isn’t simply the continuation … Read More
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January 10, 2025
Understanding Small Dog Syndrome: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
See that cute little Cavalier there… safely tucked under her big Aussie brother’s belly. She’s there seeking cover because she just finished barking her head off at the postman stopped in front of our house. But then, when he actually walked up to the front door… Well, not so tough anymore.
Yup, she’s got a touch of the case of “Small Dog Syndrome.” Since I’m working it through with her, I thought I’d share what it is, what causes it, … Read More
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January 4, 2025
Why Is There Suffering?
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January 3, 2025
I Understand…
I’ve never been one to turn away from the raw and real, and nitty gritty about life. I don’t seek it out, but if it comes looking for me, I’ve tried to equip myself to the best of my ability to meet it. Hence my training as an EMT, my training in psychology, and my involvement with dog training and rescue. I figure that pretty much covers most of the bases.
As life often has a tendency to bunch up, … Read More
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December 30, 2024
Walkabout
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December 28, 2024
Spiritual Awakenings: Finding Joy Through AHA Moments
We often think of spiritual awakening as something difficult or painful – a process that requires extreme measures or pushing ourselves far outside our comfort zones. It can often feel intimidating enough that we feel discouraged from even starting.
Let’s shift that perception right now. Think of awakenings as stepping into a world of wonder—an adventurous scavenger hunt for hidden truths. We experience “aha moments” when something suddenly clicks into place. That aha moment feels … Read More
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December 23, 2024
You Are the Beneficiary
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