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Dreams and the Spiritual Path

Posted on September 20, 2022 by richp45198

As John Sanford observed in his book The Kingdom Within, in biblical times dreams were viewed as a vehicle through which God would speak to us. That view has faded some and for a time was replaced thanks to Freud. … Continue reading →

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On Limitations

Posted on March 15, 2016 by richp45198

I have written before on such themes as gifts, bucket lists, and so on, the importance of which I cannot stress. However, realistically in developing gifts or pursuing goals we likely will face limitations. The obvious one is money but … Continue reading →

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On Bucket Lists

Posted on February 3, 2016 by richp45198

The topic of bucket lists became more popular a few years back after a movie of the same name. My first encounter with the concept was back in 1988. The magazine article did not use the term “bucket list” but … Continue reading →

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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 Spiritual Mentors: Carl Jung

Posted on January 5, 2015 by richp45198

Carl Jung started out with Sigmund Freud as his mentor to the point that Freud expected Jung to carry on the mantel of psychoanalysis. He referred to Jung as his “crown prince”. Jung, however, developed an interest in spiritual matters, … Continue reading →

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On Dreams Deferred

Posted on December 16, 2013 by richp45198

When I was 15 years old, I had three dreams for the future: 1. to be a Catholic priest; 2. to be an actor; and 3. to be a Major League baseball player. Obviously, none of these dreams came to … Continue reading →

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