September 11, 2011
by Sean
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It sounds great on paper. Your gut may even tell you that it’s the “right” thing to do. But when it comes down to it, does forgiveness help? What would happen, for example, if America collectively said, “We forgive those … Continue reading
August 16, 2009
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With America’s “crazy tree” in full bloom over public discussion of health care reform (and everything else we’re afraid of in a society that is facing it’s biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression), the question of end-of-life counseling has … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
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History was made in the United States Tuesday with the election of Barack Obama as our 44th president. For the last couple of days, I’ve tried writing about any number of topics related to Election Day, but I stop each … Continue reading
October 19, 2008
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A couple of years ago, I heard an interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama where he discussed global economics from a Buddhist perspective. Aside from topics of interconnectedness and compassion for the poor, he made a remarkably simple point … Continue reading
October 9, 2008
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As a former journalist, I am a bit of a news junkie, especially in trying times like these. I’ll watch BBC World News America, Deutsche Welle, France 24 News, and even the occasional gander at NHK World from the Japan … Continue reading