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The Gratitude Guilt Paradox

Dear Diary, Yesterday, while writing my gratitude journal entry, I made an intriguing observation: expressing gratitude in light of recent events in Israel triggered a fear within me. It felt as though being grateful for experiencing peace could somehow be an omen of impending misfortune. I recognize that a latent sense of guilt might be… [keep reading]

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Laying Foundations for the Intangible

Dear Diary, I recently encountered a thought which posits that our spirituality isn’t just a lofty realm concerning the higher aspects of our being. Rather, it’s the bedrock upon which all other facets of our lives stand. When I think of domains like work, money, love, relationships, family – aspects not always immediately linked with… [keep reading]

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Confronting Envy and Redefining Success

Dear Diary, I guess I’m still struggling with the issue of envy. Not that this came unexpected, but it’s always a little upsetting when the feeling arises. A friend mentioned some guy who’s been successful in his endeavor. For personal reasons, I don’t like the guy. I think he’s “fake”, tells what people want to… [keep reading]

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Dealing with Criticism and Respecting Diversity of Beliefs

Dear Diary, I recently watched a video featuring a devout Catholic criticising ‘A Course in Miracles’ – the spiritual journey I’m currently engaged in. He accuses it of misrepresenting the Bible, claims it was written by the Devil, and offers other criticisms along these lines. The most unsettling claim he makes is that Helen Schuchman,… [keep reading]