Tag Archives: egotism

Who Am I, Really?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by cdsmiller17

More than the Sum of My Body Parts It’s a fair question. One’s identity is so tied up with self-image that it can get confusing at times. Now, think about that word “image“. Have you ever considered what it could … Continue reading →

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How to Defeat an Invisible Enemy

Posted on March 22, 2020 by cdsmiller17

A Bullet with My Name on It. This will sound weird, but I’ve come to understand that each of us is our own worst enemy. We are silently (and, sometimes, not so silently) sabotaging our health and wellbeing. You know … Continue reading →

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Humility versus Humiliation

Posted on February 29, 2020 by cdsmiller17

We, from Friday’s Faith and Science group, are in the first hallway of Caroline Myss’ Entering the Castle. Yesterday’s discussion was focused on humility, and invariably we began to relate times when we were humiliated by someone else. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Newspeak

Posted on January 29, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The New Age Lexicon I am conversant with these terms. That’s what makes this book so delightful. But because most of the entries are cleverly written and sometimes so ironic, that unless you know what the original purpose of the … Continue reading →

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Is God on Our Side?

Posted on July 4, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Does the Universe have Our Back? I was reading an article online that had been linked to us by the leader of our Faith & Science group, and then it struck me: most of us think that if we are … Continue reading →

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Carlos Castaneda Quote 1

Posted on November 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Catching a Glimpse “In the Art of Dreaming Don Juan tells Carlos, “… most of our energy goes into upholding our importance… if we were capable of losing some of that importance, two extraordinary things would happen to us. One, … Continue reading →

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Context: a little gallows humour

Posted on January 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Spiritual Direction? There is an urban myth which we had recounted to us by the leader of our Faith and Science group yesterday. Here is a written version from 1993: Many have heard the story of the man whose devotional … Continue reading →

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Catalyst

Posted on June 29, 2017 by cdsmiller17

A Visit to the Dentist I went to a new dentist yesterday, one that is more local to where we live, because I have a tooth that needs to come out. It turned out that they had an opening at … Continue reading →

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“I Quit!” Dream Analysis

Posted on June 16, 2015 by cdsmiller17

In December 1984, I was on the threshold of a new adventure. I was about to leave my old life behind, forever. This is the analysis of a dream I had on the night of the 4th. Background Straight Pins … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Second Coming?

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Christ’s Second Coming? What was the purpose of reminding me? I thought you’d put away those childish ways — Let’s get it straight: gone are those silly days; Like it or not, this way, I’m meant to be… In childhood’s … Continue reading →

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