by Leatrice Evanne Asher One of the exquisitely wonderful elements of friendship is the compassionate clarity a friend can bring to situations that we may feel overwhelmed by. Most of us have had times when we feel so consumed by the sensations of pain that we can barely function. At those times, when we feel … Continue reading The Blessings of Friends . . . and Enemies
by Leatrice Evanne Asher The way we handle pain is a good indication of how we are likely to handle our own dying—both the anticipation of it and the process itself. Like pain, death becomes troublesome only if we are not present in the reality of it. Death is something we can, even should, be … Continue reading Death and Dying
by Leatrice Evanne Asher “Man always travels along precipices. His truest obligation is to keep his balance.” ―Jose Ortega Gasset Balance is a fundamental principle in the universe. We know that imbalances in nature (which primarily arise through human thinking) can create dramatic effects such as drought, severe storms, global climate change, earthquakes, and fire. … Continue reading Pain―Bane of Our Life or Catalyst for Transformation? – Part II
Pain – Bane of Our Life or Catalyst for Transformation? Part I by Leatrice Evanne Asher What is it that has such power over us that we cower before it, would trade all of our wealth to have it banished from our lives, plead and bargain that it be removed? What is it that we … Continue reading Pain – Bane of Our Life or Catalyst for Transformation? Part I
―By Leatrice Evanne Asher What we refer to as “love” relationships may vary widely—from a parent’s feeling of unconditional love for a child to excessive and enthusiastic adoration for another person. All expressions of love that are fettered with attachment will result in pain and suffering, but the focus of this article is on what … Continue reading Love and Suffering
