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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Who was Siddhartha Gautama?: 2 of 18
Siddhartha Gautama had a life of contradictions. He was born to a mighty warrior and a member of royalty. As was the custom a seer was called on at his birth to predict his future. The seer predicted he would either save humanity or become a great king. His father was interested in him honoring his royal position and becomin... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism An introduction to Buddhist funeral rites: 1 of 9
There are many schools of Buddhism. Each school has a different version of truths and rites. All the sects seem to believe that the monks hold an essential part in the funeral rites. In China there are two main traditions that are observed. a. The funeral ceremony is quite lengthy. The expensed fall onto the daughters and th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Buddhism: Introduction to the karma: 2 of 17
Karma could be explained in modern terms as cause and effect. Simply stated our actions cause results, both short term and long term that can not be avoided. There is nothing preordained about Karma. We are in complete control of our actions. The law of Karma teaches us that similar actions create similar results. History re... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism Judaism: Yom Kippur explained: 2 of 9
The name Yom Kippur translates to Day of Atonement. This is probably the most celebrated of the Jewish holidays. The purpose of the holiday is to make your last appeal to God to forgive you for your sins against God for the year. To prepare for this holiday you want to atone for sins you may have committed against others. Yo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Suicide is not a solution: 5 of 20
The very title angers me. Suicide is clearly an answer. It may not be the solution you choose or understand. It may not be the best solution. However, thousands of people die each year because they ask the questions and suicide is the solution. We are able to reach out and talk with those who are considering this answer only... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The Buddhist concept of friendship: 2 of 7
The more we learn about Buddhism the more it seems like practical advice we've been given all our lives. We have learned the principles but call them by different names. The views Buddha offers on the importance and meaning of friendship is much the same as any mother would tell a child. We see some insight in a conversation... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The major schools of Buddhism: 2 of 6
Buddhism doesn't have one set of particular rules. There are three main schools of Buddhism and many branches of those trees have their own customs and beliefs as well. The three major schools that we recognize today are Mahayana, Theraveda and Vajrayan. Vajrayana is the school referred to the practices in Tibet. It is said ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism An introduction to Buddhism: 11 of 27
I started learning about Buddhism because of a writing contest. I searched out the history on the internet and found the facts, some facts and some good guesses. I wrote a fairly informative article and it pretty much told the story. It was much like the other articles and yet I found that readers seemed bored with it. After... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Gratitude and thanks: Discovering those elements to be thankful for: 13 of 27
Thank goodness I have an older sister that is much different than I am and allows me in her life to share things anyway. One of those "things" she shared seems pertinent to this conversation. She's a very devout person and in one of her religious classes they were challenged to do a project. Frankly, she hates to do projects... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft A look at Wiccan spring equinox rituals: 5 of 10
Many of the rituals the Wiccan use to celebrate the Ostara will sound familiar. Other mainstream traditions find their roots in the Pagan and Wiccan beliefs. Relax and read about the circle of ideas and beliefs compliment each other. The Wheel of the Year displays the eight Sabbats of the year. These holidays are all related... More..