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Small noticing
L'el
Whenever I call my Dad, whether at home or at work, his initial Hello? often inflects downwards, with a bit of tiredness, conveying that this phone-answering business is a bit of a chore. But as... More »
The Disappeared
L'el
It's sad to see that someone has packed up their profile, and left this site. Goodbye? . Loss .
"We Are All Baby Buddhas in this Baby-Buddha Making Universe"
L'el
Today Chi Sing , a guest facilitator at the weekly meditation group I attend, shared a story about an awakening experience he had in the form of a dream. At the opening of the dream... More »
Mother Theresa
L'el
I feel such empathy for Mother Theresa now in light of the vast pain and struggle recorded in journal entries that were recently released to the public. For decades, her writing reveals, she felt abandoned... More »
WWO: Mr. X Has His Own Shock
L'el
Wow. So I've had minimal contact with Mr. X since the pool table night. Just a few text messages back and forth. And one missed call from him. I left a playful message in return... More »
The People's Republic of Zaadz
L'el
Just a little something inspired by the latest Zaadz news ...
Obamania and a Slum Epiphany
L'el
Rolling Stones has a swooning article out on Obama. There were many swoon-worthy bits, but I found Obama's response to a visit to Kibera, biggest slum district in Nairobi, to be something of a revelation.... More »
Touch by Untouchables
L'el
So I came across a remarkable project a while back, that I thought I would publicize here: The Himalayan Healers is a not-for-profit Healing Arts School, Spa Therapy Boutique, and soon-to-be-built Eco-Friendly Culture Retreat working... More »
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