The Shape of Absence
The mysterious relationship between a dog and a human. Do we really understand it?
Christmas Preparations: What Are We Preparing For?
We all have need and we all have abundance, and the holidays make us aware of both.
Reverie and Engagment
In order to write, I have to almost slam the door on time, to disregard it. But it is always there, panting heavily on the threshold, whining about all that needs to be done.
Letting Go
If we believe that there is an intelligence moving in the world that we can partake of and trust in, then conflict and uncertainty are no longer so frightening.
Body and Voice: Finding Self-Trust in the Midst of Illness
A bout of pain causes panic and fear, and a subsequent loss of self-trust.
Ancient Medicine and the Modern Physician: "A Harvest of Sorrows"
Ancient views on the issue of suffering. How to address physician burnout.
What is the Meaning of Light if Darkness is Denied?
Despite our artificial lights, our gadgets that give us almost God-like powers, the perkiness of relentless Christmas songs, and the frantic rushing and shopping, are we so different from those who came before us? Are we so different from the ancient Romans, who celebrated the Saturnalia to dispel the gloom of winter, or the medieval Swedes, who celebrated dark St. Lucy’s day with a crown of candles? <a href=""> Read More... www.saratbaker.wordpress.com