by Richard Stromer | Nov 26, 2020 | Blessing, Buddhism, Christianity, Gratitude, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Religion, Thanksgiving
The practice of “blessing” is an important aspect of every major religious tradition as well as a variety of secular ones. That said, a case could be made that the giving and receiving of blessings has been part of the human experience since the beginning and is...
by Richard Stromer | Nov 22, 2019 | Buddhism, Spiritual Development
Like many contemporary people, I consider myself to be a spiritual seeker. My own impulse to seek religious, spiritual, and philosophical wisdom and guidance — and my conviction that these could actually be found — has been a part of my life for so long...
by Richard Stromer | Aug 30, 2019 | Buddhism, Judaism, Spiritual Development
To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your life depends on it; and when the time comes, to let it go. — Mary Oliver Holding On and Letting Go. Sounds simple enough. After all,...
