Monthly Archives: October 2015

On Nighttime Dreams

Posted on October 20, 2015 by richp45198

Many spiritual traditions place great importance on nighttime dreams. The Old Testament, for instance, has many stories of God speaking to individuals through dreams, providing guidance, even warning. Science, too, has had interest in dreams, coming to view them as … Continue reading →

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On Writing Poetry

Posted on October 6, 2015 by richp45198

Poetry, it seems, has a way of bypassing our defenses and getting to the heart of things. As such, I have recently been encouraging some Viet Nam veterans to write poems about their war experiences. None have hesitated and all … Continue reading →

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