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a day ago
1 min

Passage Meditation--Merton

In case you missed my passage meditation, the reading is below. It comes from Thomas Merton's book, New Seeds of Contemplation.

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Beth Bradford

2 days ago
3 min

Is Solitude Possible Without God?

The Buddha calls solitude the "island of self," which is the peaceful place inside where we can call home.

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Beth Bradford

Apr 12
2 min

A Tree Gives Glory to God

Eventually this patchwork of these idealized identities covers up our authenticity. I know for myself that I have struggled with this.

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Beth Bradford

Apr 10
3 min

"Your Video is Boring"

We don't like "boring." We shun the mundane. We hate slow. We lack the patience to allow things to unfold slowly. We don't like the profound

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Your Phone Could Be Affecting Your Relationship

Beth Bradford

Apr 3
4 min

Your Phone Could Be Affecting Your Relationship

Researchers call this behavior “phubbing,” which is a fusion of two words — snubbing and phone. Others refer to this as “technoference."

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Beth Bradford

Apr 1
4 min

The Devil Is in the Reaction

Evil seeks separation, whereas God seeks unity. Evil is the thorns that seek to choke the seeds of life.

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Beth Bradford

Mar 31
2 min

The Body Is a Hermitage of the Mind

I've been awake since 2 a.m., so I'm sure much of this post will be somewhat diffuse. I had finished In Search of Wisdom by Alexandre...

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Beth Bradford

Mar 29
2 min

The Struggle Is Necessary

It's important for us to endure the struggle so that we gradually teach ourselves new patterns of health. We can't rely on quick fixes.

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Beth Bradford

Mar 23
1 min

Passage Meditation from Kahlil Gibran

One drop of water contains all the secrets of the oceans. In one motion of the mind are found all the motions of all the laws of existence.

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The Connection Between Loneliness and Life Meaning

Beth Bradford

Mar 22
3 min

The Connection Between Loneliness and Life Meaning

When we don't have meaning in our lives, we find it difficult to cope, particularly when we're alone.

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What You Can Do About 'The Social Dilemma'

Beth Bradford

Mar 21
5 min

What You Can Do About 'The Social Dilemma'

Whether or not you buy into the argument in The Social Dilemma, you can be more mindful about what you read and post on social media.

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What Kind of (Spiritual) Student Are You?

Beth Bradford

Mar 17
4 min

What Kind of (Spiritual) Student Are You?

She sees every class, experience, and project as a small part of shaping her faith. She knows that she makes mistakes. We all do.

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Beth Bradford

Mar 11
3 min

Observe the Larger Picture

People can interpret the exact same episode in a completely different way. Rather than react to an episode, we should instead reflect.

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Beth Bradford

Mar 3
2 min

Be Gone, Influencers

The most valuable things in life are indeed free. You can’t place a material value on wisdom. You can’t put a price on inner peace.

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Beth Bradford

Feb 27
4 min

Not All Who Are Alone Are Lonely

Studies have found that many people do prefer some time in solitude, even extroverts. What seems to be the factor of resistance is autonomy.

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Beth Bradford

Feb 23
3 min

Trying to Grasp, We Lose

Rather than exhausting all of my efforts, I have to recognize when to let go. I can't give more than what I have.

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Beth Bradford

Jan 29
3 min

Please...Investigate Your Sources

If writers aren't transparent in their expertise or sources, question their credibility. It might only lure you to their paid products.

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You Don't Need a Life Coach. You Just Need a Life

Beth Bradford

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

You Don't Need a Life Coach. You Just Need a Life

One of the health incentives at my former job was to schedule a call with a "health coach." This person would ask me several questions...

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Beth Bradford

Nov 10, 2020
3 min

Solitude is not just for hermits

The researchers also speculated that those who had low identity development might not know how to spend time alone to reflect.

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Beth Bradford

Oct 17, 2020
1 min

A Healing Savasana

Listen in for some peaceful restoration. Music: "Enlightenment" by Chris Collins at indiemusic.com.

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