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Drummer is Wired for God

Posted on December 13, 2014 by beth

We’re heading deeper into the woods toward a drum circle – something I’ve never done before. Darkness swallows our flashlight beams. The path feels spongy with moss and fallen leaves. The sweet musty aroma of decay wafts on the chilly … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Been Faking Me Out

Posted on February 12, 2014 by beth

The coffee is hot and two slices of homemade lemon pie sit on amber plates. I’m eager for my beloved 80-year-old dad’s visit. After hello hugs, he hands me my copy of The Case for Christ. I’d lent the book … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Tradition Left Me Twisting in the Wind

Posted on August 4, 2012 by beth

The scripture verse, “The world and its desires pass away,” sounds very much like the Buddhist statement that everything is impermanent. I studied Buddhism and found it to be a mental exercise, a tradition, but not a religion. Buddhism offered me … Continue reading →

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Bye bye Buddha, Krishna, Jesus, and rest of you guys

Posted on March 31, 2012 by beth

I am a professional home Stager. That means when homeowners decide to sell their houses, I help them prepare their houses to appeal to the broadest range of prospective buyers as possible. Here is a standard paragraph I include in … Continue reading →

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Psst! Gotta light?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by beth

Buddha said, “Be ye lamps unto yourselves. Rely on yourselves, and do not rely on external help. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp. Seek salvation alone in the truth. Look not for assistance to any one besides yourselves. (http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/btg/btg94.htm) … Continue reading →

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