compassion

Motivational Music Monday: Bodhi Day Edition (CORRECTED)

December 8, 2025

SORRY, WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES EARLIER. I HOPE THIS GIVES YOU THE CORRECT MUSIC VIDEO… Some Buddhist traditions believe December 8 is the day that former prince turned spiritual seeker, Siddhartha Gautama, achieved enlightenment (called “bodhi” in Sanskrit) and escaped the cycle of life and death that creates human suffering. He then became the … More Motivational Music Monday: Bodhi Day Edition (CORRECTED)

Motivational Music Monday: Bodhi Day Edition

December 8, 2025

Some Buddhist traditions believe December 8 is the day that former prince turned spiritual seeker, Siddhartha Gautama, achieved enlightenment (called “bodhi” in Sanskrit) and escaped the cycle of life and death that creates human suffering. He then became the Buddha, or the Enlightened One. While he could have left the physical plane to exist in … More Motivational Music Monday: Bodhi Day Edition

I Don’t Hate President Trump. When I’m Not Angry or Outraged by Trump, I Pity Him.

August 17, 2025

When I went to the website of The Washington Post yesterday morning, this was the photo dominating the top of the screen. My reaction was to literally laugh out loud. In this handshake, President Trump is clearly trying to “look tough.” His brows are furrowed and he is looking down at the shorter President Putin. … More I Don’t Hate President Trump. When I’m Not Angry or Outraged by Trump, I Pity Him.

An Educator’s Personal Perspective on the Big Divide

November 8, 2022

Recently I wrote a post about my concerns about the current election process and how I found inspiration to counter my fears and doubts with hope (click here to read that post). One of my long-time readers and faithful commenters left a great comment that made me think about things a little deeper, and so … More An Educator’s Personal Perspective on the Big Divide

What To Do When You Feel Helpless

February 26, 2022

In my blog post yesterday about the invasion of Ukraine, I confessed my sorrow about the start of a new war and my lack of knowledge about how I as a private citizen can do much to alleviate the situtation. Later that day, I happened upon this video by Hank Green, one of the much-beloved … More What To Do When You Feel Helpless

Guess What Famous Person Most Inspires Me to Compassion this Inaugural Day Morning

January 20, 2021

I’m writing this post in the pre-dawn hours of a day that I personally have looked forward to for over 4 years–the end of the Donald Trump presidency and the beginning of the Joe Biden presidency. But before I throw myself into the celebration of a new administration, with my new focus on the Beloved … More Guess What Famous Person Most Inspires Me to Compassion this Inaugural Day Morning

How Could I Have Not Known?

June 4, 2020

For most of my 20s and 30s, I lived in Dupont Circle in the center of Washington DC. I participated in most of the big progressive protests or demonstrations of support during those days, and I saw my share of social unrest. If I were still living there and especially if I were still that … More How Could I Have Not Known?

Preparing for our SNAP Challenge

June 21, 2019

Our Spiritual Center runs a community outreach project every month to support organizations in the Triangle NC area that are making the world a better place. For May, June, and July, the Youth & Teen Ministry, of which I am a part, are sponsoring the events, organized under the umbrella title of our TCSL Summer of … More Preparing for our SNAP Challenge