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The Ground Has Always Been Shaky

Posted on September 20, 2020 by opreach

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Fear is a very timely topic now, because fear these days seems so palpable, so atmospheric. You can almost smell the fear around you. The polarization, fundamentalism, aggression, violence, and unkindness that are happening everywhere on the planet – these bring out our fear… Continue Reading “The Ground Has Always Been Shaky”

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Fearing Death

Posted on July 12, 2014 by opreach

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. – Buddha

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Resurrection and Touching the Mystery of Life

Posted on April 24, 2014 by opreach

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There is a certain fear of death that comes from not having lived yet. I had to face it myself when I had cancer a few years ago. I don’t think I was afraid of death at that time, but I also knew I… Continue Reading “Resurrection and Touching the Mystery of Life”

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