A stranger wanders into a meeting for worship and sits there in silence for ten or fifteen minutes, wondering when the preacher is going to stand up and get things started. Frustrated, the stranger turns to the Quaker next to him and asks in a stage whisper, “When does the service begin?” The Quaker answers,…
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Depression
We all get depressed, but some deal with it better than others. There are degrees of depression, and I am never one to counsel just get over it or not to seek professional help if it becomes overwhelming. But there is one truth about depression where even the professionals agree – Depression is not a…
Traveling
The editor is returning to his Pew from a very long trip. He should arrive by Wednesday morning at the latest.
Shambhala — Part II
Although everyone has a responsibility to help the world, we can create chaos if we try to impose our ideas or help on others. Many people have theories about the world needs, i.e. democracy, socialism, more or less technology, etc. The premise of the Shambhala vision is that in order to establish an enlightened society,…