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September 8, 2015

Heading for the Light

Written by Katherine Hauswirth

In the aftermath of her brother's untimely death, a sister contemplates life's darkness — as well as the ever-accessible, unfaltering light which illuminates the path. A call to help recover lost light for those who are in darkness, and for ourselves.

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August 17, 2015

Forgiveness Can Be Bittersweet

Written by Sharon Salzberg

Forgiveness is not easily granted. But, summoning the deepest compassion for ourselves and others may allow both parties to move on without bitterness. Through the bittersweet story of her friend, Sharon Salzberg imparts a lesson about the shifting course of relationships and a path to peace.

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August 13, 2015

We Wait Too Long to Remove the Stain

Written by Omid Safi

We spill something on ourselves, and then we postpone the inevitable: the cleaning. We often do the same thing with the pain and anger we inevitably experience. Omid and Rumi have something to say about stain-treating our hearts.

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February 13, 2015

Dark Browns, Peaches, and the Wisdom of Children

Written by Sisonke Msimang

Children ask questions that challenge the best of parents. They also expose the weaknesses of our responses. A set of reflections from a black South African mother and activist who is confronted by the truth of her daughter's words and embracing the "weirdness" of their "dark brown and peach" family.
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