Author Archives: Paul Gerhards

Thoughts on the Relationship between Discomfort and Fear

To sit in meditation means to sit still and be with what arises—both physically and mentally. The idea, or one of them, is to resist the urge to move the body when discomfort arises. We’re always moving away from what … Continue reading

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Why We Would Have Been Better off with President McCain

As much as I appreciate Barack Obama for what he’s done and tried to do, I’m beginning to think we’d all have been better off had John McCain won the last election.  Yes, it would be nice that gasoline would … Continue reading

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Does Massage Release Toxins that Must Be Flushed out with Lots of Water?

Massage therapy works in many ways to relieve stress, alleviate muscle pain, and otherwise promote good health and well-being.  However, massage is not something you have to believe in for it to work any more than you have to believe in a … Continue reading

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