Surapsari Fujimaru
New Year, New Vision
The New Year began in silence. After the temple near my home in Chiba, Japan struck the 108th bell for purification at midnight, silence...
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Surrender to be Reborn
My dear friend, Pamela Overeynder, recently posted on her Facebook page a beautiful poem by Elena Bernabè (sharing the post on The Soul...
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Happy Thanksgiving
The Japanese word for "thank you" is "arigato". Its original meaning is "extremely rare to exist and thus highly valuable." The word...
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Do Your Best
Tomiko is a three-time cancer survivor. She lost her stomach and rectum. She has been using a stoma* and disposable bags attached to it...
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Switching the Lenses
I love spending time outdoors. I enjoy taking photos of the beauty around me while hiking or just relaxing in my backyard. Lying on the...
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Spring Self-Exploration
A wind blows through the tall oak tree in front of our retreat cottage. It shakes off dried leaves, the only reminder of the winter storm...
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Keep Your Doors Open
"Mike wanted me to leave. It was so obvious in his attitude," Jeff says bitterly. He recently resigned from the company he had worked...
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Thriving in the Desert
I recently camped in the Big Bend National Park in Texas, U.S.A. It was so lovely to see many colorful wildflowers and succulents...
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What Do You See in the Sky?
Here is the photo I took at the Pedernales Falls State Park, my go-to area for hiking. What do you see in the sky? An angel spreading out...
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The Practice of Self-Empowerment
Another gust slammed into my one-person tent, forcefully pushing its wall toward my lying body. The sound of howling wind echos through...
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Reframe 'I Can't'
I have read Matthew McConaughey’s advice about never saying, “I can’t” when dealing with a challenge¹. It is the teaching he received...
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Work for Work's Sake
“One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, …” A volleyball bounces between us with childlike joy. “Twelve, thirteen, fourteen, …” Our...
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Blessings of Decision Paralysis
Here I am again. I reached a Y junction. I must choose between two options. I go over the numbers once more. The first list shows the...
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The Art of Getting Lost
Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. — Henry David Thoreau American culture has an aversion to getting lost. Our...
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Eco-Map
Have you ever wondered what makes people successful? Effort, talent, skills, persistence, resilience — there are many success factors....
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Play!
My life partner, Kimball, and I recently added the Rummy card game to our pastimes. Kimball is a skilled rummy player with good...
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Hiking My Life Path: Reflection and insight on the hiking trails in the Rocky Mountains
Hiking trails are like life paths. Some parts of them are steep inclines, while others are gradual descents. Some go through meadows, and...
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Spring Clean Your Mind
I love spring. Watching new leaves and flowers emerging is uplifting and inspiring. I open the windows, feel the fresh air, and enjoy the...
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Stars in the Darkest Night
Darkness is the silence of the universe. Just as we can hear our soul's message only in silence, the brightest stars are nowhere but in...
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The Practice of Receiving and Giving
“Terima kasih (thank you)!” A joyful voice echoes through my memories of Bali. I was fortunate to live on the Island of Gods before...
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