Buddha trod the path of self-indulgence when he lived as Gautama, a prince in a luxurious castle. Then he renounced his royal riches and became an ascetic, spending years fasting and mortifying his flesh. Finally a woman took pity on […]
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For Bobbye
It will not work, your scheme. Set all the reasonable weight-loss schemes, promise yourself rewards you want. You’ll never hit the target…not even two weekly ones no matter how you try. Carb blockers won’t work if you take them and still […]
Continue reading »The Nurse
Her uniform washed And pressed at least twenty times Not a stain in sight Wearing a fake smile She takes pulse, temperature Blood pressure, and sighs I know I’m dying Without her eye contact I’m Not even present Just a […]
Continue reading »Responding Absent Anger
Unfortunately, I still get sucked into what I interpret as an attack from others on occasion. I have learned, however, that responding in kind or not responding at all are not the only choices. We can respond to any situation […]
Continue reading »The Power of Negative Energy
Negative energy can have a powerful pull on us, especially if we’re struggling to maintain positive energy and balance. It may seem that others who exude negative energy would like to pull us into the darkness with them. We do […]
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