Be the Lighthouse In this edition of Soul Notes, we examine what it means to be a lighthouse; and as always, we do so by invoking and evoking ancient wisdom and principles where they may
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Trust what you hear when you listen
“Trust what you hear when you listen.” — This is a line repeated in the Japji (Song of the Soul), as translated from the original Sanskrit. What does it mean to truly listen? And, to
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What does it mean to be of service? To whom? For whom? And, to what desired end? In this new moon’s edition of Soul Notes, we explore this topic. Authentic service: spiritual growth Many spiritual
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“What’s the matter, the cat got your tongue?” “Don’t you have something to say?” These questions may sound familiar. Do you recall a time when you were asked to speak up, and you didn’t? Or,
Read moreOwning your own piece of PEACE…
Prince of PEACE: A study in contrasts For many of us, this weekend is one where we are winding down from our Christmas celebrations and festivities. And for some, December has been a time spent
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My recent initiation Since JT (Justin Timberlake) has already brought sexy back, I’m bringing “sistren” back! According to the Oxford dictionary, both brethren and sistren shared common parlance until the 1600s, when the word brethren
Read moreFeeling Familiar in a Strange Land: The Beauty of Belonging
THE BEAUTY OF BELONGING What does it mean to feel that you “belong”? This edition of Soul Notes is dedicated to the beneficial sense of belonging — from the standpoint of inclusion (and not exclusion).
Read moreOh, to be the center of (loving) attention
Here’s to the unseen, the unheard…the silent warriors For the unspoken ones, the quiet ones, the so-called “reliable” and “responsible” ones, this edition of Soul Notes is for you. This is dedicated to those living
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