A Practice in Moderation
In a coffee shop, you see two people sit down at a table nearby. Slowly, the table begins to fill up with the most unlikely group of people.&n... read more
6 months ago
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Subcategories: Relationships
A Selfless Soul: Lillian Gordon & Compassion
On a highway surrounded on either side by swampland, a haggard looking young woman stumbles slowly down the road. She comes upon the front yard... read more
4 months ago
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An Introduction
Welcome to my blog! My name is Dana Boardman. I’m currently a Senior at California State University, Chico majoring in B... read more
6 months ago
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Citizens of the Floating World: Responsibilities and Rules to Live By
The floating world. This phrase evokes a kind of mystique; a fantasy world filled with dreams and possibilities. In my Mul... read more
3 months ago
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Icarus vs. Hestia: Longing vs. Belonging
At this stage in my life, I feel that I identify more with Icarus in that I have a need to explore the world and what it has to offer. This is... read more
6 months ago
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Keeping the Harmony of the Mind
Albert Einstein, while better known for his scientific philosophies, had a very positive philosophy on life. He once said, “Life is like ... read more
3 months ago
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Life: Pre-Destined or Just a Series of Choices?
It is human nature to make sense of the strange coincidences that we come across in our lives. Let’s say one morning you leave you... read more
4 months ago
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Sources of Light in a Darkened World
As you enter a traditional Hindu temple, the room is enveloped in darkness. You hand the priest beside you camphor that you have brought, which... read more
4 months ago
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What's in a Name? Transformation of a Name & Transformation of the Self
Most everyone has heard the classic William Shakespeare line “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would s... read more
4 months ago
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