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Woman dancing in stage light - a simulation of real life — God and the Computer Simulation
Our Shadowy World They say reality is an illusion. For instance, maybe we’re dreaming. In the Zhuangzi, an […]

February 26, 2023 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Beloved Community / Computer Simulation / God / Illusion by Barbara Stevens

A solar eclipse reflected on the water — Being Prepared and Universalism
It’s All About Love As a Universalist, I read scriptures and myths to learn about being human. In […]

November 5, 2022 in Scripture Study tagged Beloved Community / Gospel of Matthew / Healing / Jesus / Love / Salvation / Universalism by Barbara Stevens

A woman wrapped in a U.S. flag - how we create independence — Independence and Interdependence
Independence In 1776, on the 4th of July, the founding fathers of the United States signed the Declaration […]

July 2, 2022 in Reflections on Holidays tagged Beloved Community / Choose life / Fourth of July / Freedom / Independence / Interdependence / Love by Barbara Stevens

The image of a man plastered to a building and coming apart — Creating Ourselves
Losing the Self In my work as a chaplain, I have more than once borne witness to the […]

June 25, 2022 in Recovery Skills tagged Beloved Community / Choose life / Fairness / God / Humility / True Self by Barbara Stevens

A person in a snow storm, sticking out their tongue to catch some flakes - a very human activity — On Being Human
Being Human as Being Set Apart What does it mean to be human? Although a few individuals are […]

January 29, 2022 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Animals / Beloved Community / Choose life / Death / Healing / Humanity by Barbara Stevens