Tag Archives: Buddhism

Book Review: Sacred Stories

Posted on March 18, 2016 by nathanalbright

Sacred Stories: Wisdom From World Religions, by Marilyn McFarlane [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Carpe Diem Books in exchange for an honest review.] Originally titled Sacred Myths, this book is a short and fair-minded compilation of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Compassionate-Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety

Posted on March 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Compassionate-Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, by Dennis D. Tirch As someone who reads more than my fair share of books about dealing with anxiety and PTSD and other issues related to dysfunctional family backgrounds [1], it is helpful to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: It Wasn’t Your Fault

Posted on March 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

It Wasn’t Your Fault: Freeing Yourself from the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion, by Beverly Engel It would be a lot easier to wholeheartedly recommend this book if the author had not felt it necessary to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Daily Downloads And Fortune Cookies From The Universe

Posted on February 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Daily Downloads And Fortune Cookies From The Universe: A Collection Of Inspirational Thoughts To Enlighten Your Soul, by Robert Clancy [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bostick Communications, without my request, in exchange in for an honest … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Soul

Posted on February 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Soul: A Collection Of Scenic Views Of Volunteerism, Transcendental Encounters With Kindred Spirits & Lessons In Compassion, by Robert Clancy [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bostick Communications in exchange for an … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of the Taira: The Relationship Between The Wars of The Gempei and the Warrior Ghost Noh Dramas

Posted on March 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

[Note: Having read a book that recently greatly reminded me of Japanese culture today, I figured it would be time to post one of my essays that shows my interest in Japanese military history, drama, and culture that also serves … Continue reading →

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If Only For A Second, I See It Twinkling In Your Eye

Posted on January 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

During my reflective mood about two to three weeks ago [1], I thought about writing a post with the title “Something’s Gotta Give” about the immense frustrations that 2013 presented to me, and the fact that such patterns cannot continue, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Small Is Beautiful

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nathanalbright

Small Is Beautiful: Economics As If People Matthered, by E.F. Schumacher Small may be beautiful, but this book is a decidedly mixed bag, some parts of it obvious truisms, other parts of it damnable errors, some parts sensible advice, other … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have To Live Like A Refugee

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nathanalbright

Right now in Western Burma a massive humanitarian disaster that has so far not drawn a great deal of attention outside of regional media is taking place concerning a people that is a small and despised ethnic minority in a … Continue reading →

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Lazy Llamas

Posted on March 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

A little while ago a friend of mine showed me a photo devoted to a lazy llama named Lisa. I thought it was funny, as I’m particularly fond of animal jokes as well as humor about laziness. Nonetheless, this morning … Continue reading →

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