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Neighbors everywhere

Over time I find only three states or feelings can build something, guide us well, keep societies and neighborhoods growing and ensure a life with

If you think that religion, or life in general, is about joining, you are mistaken. There is really nothing to join, but something to recognize and live as a participant. We all are already in the eternal flow of divine Life, and integral part in being, and that means being “in” the flow, not “watching” the flow.

In the land of indestructibility

It can feel easy to give up in the face of so much disorder and destruction—when long-standing norms that support cooperation and mutual respect are

At home in the universe

The planetary scientist Carl Sagan famously wrote: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” Well, for

What kind of courage?

Is it normal to stand up for what is right? What is Love in action? There is a word that is used extensively in German

Where is the power?

Power is everywhere. There is political power, there is military power, there is economic power. There is also social power as the ability to shape

Affirmative action – spiritual style

We are all made in the image and likeness of God. Each single one of us, the vast family of man, is an idea of

Come sit down

There is a promise in you. There is a place for you. There is a light shining in you – you, the sum of possibilities.

Galaxies of stars

The spectacular galaxy NGC 4254, also known as Messier 99. A grand design spiral galaxy. This galaxy is about 49 million light-years away from Earth.

The island of the innocent

“When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it