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Remaining Power

May 1
2013
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In this finite world of unending challenges the purpose of our lives has become survival and we have mostly forgotten the infinite nature of this universe. As human beings we are limited to some number of life years and do our best to avoid any abruptions to such living experiences. We thrive by establishing material security, maintaining health, and challenging our resources in order to increase our life expectancies. Yet, once our expiration date arrives we will be gone and all that we have gained stays behind. Then, why should we worry about any...

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Vitality ~ Ariel’s Triumph

Mar 20
2013
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As spring arrives on March 20th and mother earth is pregnant with yet another season of rejuvenation, there are those who may not have fully recovered from a harsh winter. Regardless of the colorful display of blossoms on the trees, the intoxicated chirpings of visiting birds and the fresh fragrance of budding grass under the sun, some people may not feel like celebrating the glorious changes of a season. Those who have suffered the storms of their past winters are mostly worried about the challenges of the devastating...

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My Beloved

Feb 13
2013
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“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” It was over twenty five years ago, in a wedding, when for the first time I heard this statement. After the groom had reluctantly repeated this in its original Hebrew pronunciation I curiously tried to understand what this blessing meant. I was wondering what made this statement so important that it was being recited, by both bride and groom, in every Jewish wedding.

I eventually understood that the exchange of the vows required a give and...

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The Divine Grapevine

Dec 11
2012
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Growth happens in every moment of life. As the roots of a grapevine tree dig in and expand in to the hard grounds beneath them, its branches grow stronger and healthier. Every drop of water that is soaked into earth nurtures sustenance and enriches the vine stalk with love. Every ray of sun that warms up the cold soil creates the fuel of passion for growth.  A caring and patient gardener awaits the stages of growth and harvests the products of the grapevine at its different...
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Stretching Out

Oct 24
2012
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It is a hazy Sunday and the sun is trying to break out of the fluffy gray and white clouds as the blue patches of sky are seen in the picturesque background. As my eyes shift lower, the happy green pines and the proud tall cypresses that have triumphantly grown on the hill facing my window draw my attention. Finally my focus rests on the spiked rows of bamboo which separate the window frame from the more colorful scenery of the outside world. On the inside of my...

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Are Women Right?

Sep 19
2012
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Mrs. A. was complaining about her husband’s inattention to her needs: ”he is not helping with the chores at home; does not talk about his day when he gets home, doesn’t really hear what I say; is indifferent or even hostile toward my side of family while defending his family in every argument; watches too much TV and dozes off in his own world; is harsh on children in his communications with them; is very demanding in bed without caring about my satisfaction; doesn’t spend...

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Taste of Happiness

Jul 11
2012
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I felt a big smile on my face as I was enjoying the blessings of my life. The sun was hiding at the horizon on the eve of 4th of July, the fireworks were lighting up the cloudy skies in my view, and I was sitting in my backyard tasting the delicious peaches that I had bought earlier at the farmers market. My loved ones were safe and my senses were all intrigued by the striking sight, sound, smell, and the taste of that moment. There was...

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Talk to Me

Jun 14
2012
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Before adopting Milo I had never had a cat. I was a dog-lover and had enjoyed taking care of them most of my life. I had always figured out how to get my dogs to do what I wanted them to and at the same time understood what they needed by observing their behaviors. In other words I had learned how to communicate with my dogs effectively. With Milo, however, things were different. I had to learn a completely different style of communication.  I couldn’t...

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Motherhood

May 6
2012
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Women and men each have unique and defining gifts of femininity and masculinity. Although different cultures and races have different views of these gifts, there are certain noticeable universal patterns that are made up of both socially defined and biological factors. These qualities are different from the simple definitions of male or female sexes since women, men, and transgender people can all exhibit such traits.

As a man I have mostly paid attention to femininity in the opposite sex and have been blessed by experiencing the gifts in women. Gentleness, empathy,...

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Growth in the Garden

Mar 21
2012
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Recently as I walked into my backyard garden to change the sprinklers’ timer, I was extremely saddened to see so many of the plants were dying.The dry soil, withering branches, and overgrown weeds were indicating our garden’s struggle for survival and a negligent behavior on my part.As the feelings of regret and guilt filled up my body, a sense of shock made me realize how I had not even visited the backyard over a period of several weeks. I hadn’t noticed that the plants were not watered due to an...

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