Tag: Buddha
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Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion
The following collage is based on a work of art called “Bodhisattva of Compassion (Guanyin),” located in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Asian Art wing. In searching for a verse to accompany the image, I was reminded of the following song lyrics: “Wake up the dawn and ask her why A dreamer dreams she never…
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Oracle Deck Card Interpretations
ASCEND – The time has come to take the next step. A new level of existence awaits. It’s up to you to do the footwork. BEAUTY – Find beauty in imperfection. Witness beauty in yourself and those around you. BOUNDARIES – The time has come for self-care. Start saying no to commitments and people who…
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It’s What’s Inside that Counts
Some believe that a girl should never give up a good apartment—not even for marriage. However, I didn’t get that particular memo until long after I’d already married (and long after I’d traded in my studio for a larger unit, sans the dazzling skyline view). Do I wish that I’d kept the place, so that…