When a religion goes under attack like the current assault on the Muslim faith, it is natural to see people who belong to other religions or practice a different faith retreat. Subconsciously we take such an assault as an attack on all who are faithful, no matter what we believe; so we hunker down and…

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The following is the complete meditation script I mentioned last week and several wrote in and asked for a copy. Ajahn Thanasanti (author) Take a moment and imagine somebody who absolutely has your best interest at your heart (pause) Really only interested in you being well and flourishing. (pause) Imagine them in front of you.…

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Forgive me for dipping into current events. Today’s New York Daily News blasts out on the Front page that “God isn’t fixing this,” and highlights four quotes of Republican leaders who send “prayers” to the victims of the San Bernardino shootings. All my life I’ve tried to find ways to reduce gun violence hoping against hope that…

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My Thai Yoga instructor suggested we begin our meditation with imagining sitting across from someone who has only your best interest at heart, who loves you unconditionally, and cares for you and your well being. Once you picture that person, look into his/her eyes and concentrate on what you see and on how you feel.…

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The boy scout motto is “Be Prepared.” Coaches try to prepare their athletes for every contingency — onside kicks, two minute drills, fake punts, etc. This is but one example of being prepared.  Most don’t consider prayer, meditation, and worship as preparation, yet it is. Life goes on as if nothing special is happening, and…

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