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Observing the Insidious Ego: the Reactions of the Mind and Body
In spiritual practice, we observe and control our thoughts within our Ego mind. Many practice meditation, yoga, and mindfulness. The Ego mind can be sneaky, and can operate unconsciously outside of our control. This is particularly true during this unprecedented viral pandemic within our lifetime that is completely outside of our control. What I have…
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Explaining Fear and Denial During the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic
I am not a specialist in psychology, neurobiology, epidemiology, infectious disease, or virology, but I earned a bachelor’s degree in general science and biology, and am constantly learning from experts who have devoted their lives to these subjects. Many Americans deny there is a Coronavirus pandemic occurring, many deny this virus can kill humans (we…
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Grief and Loss during the Coronavirus Crisis
Grief and loss is a human response to attachment to people and things, and it is a natural response for all humans. During the Coronavirus crisis, this is particularly true when our loved ones may become ill or die from Covid-19. Rituals are created in each culture to help humans mourn our losses. However, during…
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Letting Go of Expectations
Letting go has always been difficult for me. I have a tenacious personality where I persevere to the end. This can be good and bad! I can accomplish many tasks and goals, but I don’t know when to quit. Because I also am an empath, I want to save people from harm and themselves, also…
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Waking from the Illusion
The news this past week, that the European Union banned United States residents from traveling to EU countries, was quite a blow to me emotionally. For the first time, U.S. residents are not welcome to many countries due to the rising Coronavirus infections in the U.S. It is a rude awakening for many Americans. I,…
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Living with Fear
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused emotional distress for many people, and I am no exception. For over three months, I have hunkered down in my home in fear of catching and dying from this virus. Except to buy groceries and going for walks, I have not been out of my home. However, the world is…
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The American Awakening
In this darkness shines a bright light of hope for America. Many watching the protests, riots, Coronavirus pandemic problems, President Donald Trump, unemployment, and failed economy in the United States may believe that there is no hope for America. I believe just to the contrary. Evolutionary change whether it is within an individual, a species,…
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The Perfect Storm
We are witnessing the perfect storm in the U.S. now where the Coronavirus pandemic meets Donald Trump meets racial violence. The flames of racial tension have always been smoldering in the U.S., and now Donald Trump serves as fuel for this fire, and the Coronavirus crisis is making a bad situation worse. We are witnessing…