Dorothy, OZ and the Lessons Learned
By Katie Ammon While Dorothy is in her house, being blown around in the storm. It seems she is between waking and sleeping. She watches from her…
Hortatory Hoard
By Shannyn Izubel Oldwyn I’ve made a decision. It came to me strangely, not in any of the usual ways I make choices, based on personal…
A FIDDLER ON THE ROOF?
By Michael Strelcheck It’s holiday time once again! That realization got me to thinking about the ever-shifting expressions of the season. Maybe it’s just me, but…
DEJA VU
By Michael Strelcheck This year our country celebrates the 50th anniversary of two significant events in its history, and when looking back from today, they now…
Contradiction, Tension, Satisfaction
By Mary Summerbell Can you feel it? Constant, sometimes oh-so-subtle, then “Oh!” not-so-subtle pressure, inside and outside your body. At times intensifying beyond discomfort to real…
TOO MUCH BAD NEWS?
By Michael Strelcheck Over the past few years I’ve found myself moving away from watching the news on TV (or on any mobile device) and have…
IS TECHNOLOGY GOING TOO FAR?
By Michael Strelcheck News Flash! A robot monk is now preaching at an ancient Buddhist temple in Japan. The “Android Kannon” is programmed to deliver sermons…
In a Spirit of Open-Mindedness There is Implicit Trust
By Tia Richardson As human beings, we’ve evolved the skill that throughout life when something doesn’t go right or we face a challenge, to focus on…
OUR LEGACY OF “LIGHT”
By Michael Strelcheck As I was driving around my neighborhood the other night, I was startled by the fact that it had been magically transformed by…
Traditions Bring Order
By Dianne Witte A few years ago, I had the chance to tour the ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago (Naperville). The temple architecture alone is remarkable,…
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