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Living an ‘ordinary’ life

By Maryanne Nicholls

Meditation and Mindfulness Newsletter Shamanism

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Posted: June 29, 2020

There is a Zen saying: Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. There are books written on what this might mean: A simple statement that carries loads of meaning. It can mean that after all is said and…

Enlightenment always tastes of freedom

By Maryanne Nicholls

Anxiety Stress and Fear burning the candle Shamanism

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Posted: October 9, 2018

“Enlightenment” is a term I hear used a lot these days. It’s often in the context of gaining some kind of spiritual excellence. I do wonder about this: it comes close to smacking of superiority and so I’m suspicious of it. So, is this something…

Enlightenment always tastes of freedom

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