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Dead Meet – Send them the FU Letter
Dear Loren, Congressional discussions on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which are set to expire Dec. 31, remain deadlocked as Congress begins its winter recess. Now, millions will see their premiums increase as a result: According to… Continue reading
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Going Through the Wreckage
War and hate is in my community. It teaches criminal behavior such as disrespect of others property, belongings, beliefs. All behaviors of terrorists – that were in my home too. May life lead them growth, grade school education, allow them… Continue reading
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Part Four: The Sacred, Holy Lotus Blooming
The concept of “holy” is profound and multi-faceted, often invoking images of divine connection, purity, and sacredness. When people perceive figures like the Pope, the Dalai Lama, or Jesus as holy, they are often referring to individuals who embody a… Continue reading
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Part Three: The Lotus as the Yogi
To understand the “Yogi as a Lotus”, you must understand the characteristics they have built. They develop these characteristics by cultivating knowledge of their own bodies’ abilities. For example, their own strength, weaknesses, vulnerability, and consistent physical, mental, and spiritual… Continue reading
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Part Two: The Lotus
Yoga is deeply interconnected with various spiritual and religious traditions, most notably Hinduism and Buddhism, and can certainly be a part of someone’s religious or spiritual practice. Yoga is a relationship with spirituality meant to unite the mind, body, and… Continue reading
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Part One: The Lotus vs Yoga as Exercise
Yoga practitioners offer exercise programs for individuals to work on their strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and balance. They pronounce Sanskrit easily. We are all left only knowing or understanding a few Asana (pose) words like “cat cow” and “downward dog”. To… Continue reading
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The Spiritual Journey of Ramanujan in Mathematics
Ramanujan was Hindu and lived in poverty for the majority of his life. He was vegan or had specific dietary restrictions on meat consumption and had a firm belief in his religious practices, specifically, the goddess Namagiri Thayar. According to… Continue reading
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True Purpose and Happiness: Lessons from The Word of Moses
In the book, The Word of Moses, the page describes a philosophical reflection on the pursuit of true happiness, fulfillment, and wisdom. It argues that simply achieving external successes or possessing certain qualities is not enough. Instead, true well-being in… Continue reading
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Belief System for People Who Love Servant Leadership
There are vast belief systems in the universe. We are taught that the human body has multiple “bodies”. We commonly hear of the physical body, mental body, emotional body, and spiritual body. The spiritual dimensions that we know of include… Continue reading
