An Empath’s Perspective on Being Gay in America “You’ll stumble in my footsteps. Keep the same appointments I kept. If you try walking in my shoes.” Walking in My Shoes, Depeche Mode, The Singles 86>98* (Disc 2) After writing the last post on my perspective on the current loneliness problem, I dusted off the Depeche …
Many of us are struggling. We have been under a constant barrage of stress worrying about COVID-19. We’ve collectively endured 18 long months of anguish. When will it end? Just when we thought things had returned to normal earlier this summer, we were hit with a painful reminder that we are still not safe, as …
“In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.” – The Dalai Lama It’s amazing that I am posting about finding freedom in the midst of a pandemic. Most people are struggling with the restrictions on daily life that leave them feeling trapped. Under these conditions, freedom feels like a distant memory. …
I have always loved Thanksgiving, but not necessarily for the conventional reasons, namely food and family. I do of course love those things, but what I love even more is the collective energy of people feeling thankful – of being encouraged to thoughtfully look at our lives and appreciate all the blessings. I am always …
