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I’M GIVING UP GUILT FOR LENT
Lent is the season of penitence and many people sacrifice something as a nod toward their notion of holiness – something they might feel guilty about. I’ve been guilty of scrupulosity, so as a Lenten discipline I’m trying to abstain. What … Continue reading →
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CASTRATING THE EGO
As we approach the new year, it’s time to purge. I find it’s a good time to take stock and empty myself in preparation for the unknowns to come. You may have heard the story of the zen master who tells the student … Continue reading →
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MUSINGS OF A MALL SANTA
Behind the big window I sit in the North Pole set, sweating in red and white, scratching the skin behind my long white beard. The elves herd long lines of harried parents hoping to create flashbulb memories clutching … Continue reading →