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Polarization Creates a Dangerous Illusion that Disconnects Us from Our Shared Humanity

Polarization Creates a Dangerous Illusion that Disconnects Us from Our Shared Humanity

Both online and in the real world, there is too much emphasis on the need to be right and belong to the politically correct group.
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Eclipsing ideology: Exploring the Impermanence of Fixed Beliefs and the Nature of Human Expression

Eclipsing ideology: Exploring the Impermanence of Fixed Beliefs and the Nature of Human Expression

Considering the fluidity of gender identity on the path of recognition and understanding.
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The Journey of 1,000 Miles Starts with Where You Are Standing

The Journey of 1,000 Miles Starts with Where You Are Standing

How “Queering The Way” came to be the path I was already on.
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There Is a Space Between the Binary Labels of Male and Female that Connects Us All as Human Beings

There Is a Space Between the Binary Labels of Male and Female that Connects Us All as Human Beings

We are all worthy of dignity and freedom of self-expression.
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Is the Tao Te Ching Still Relevant Today, and Why Would You Care to Read it?

Is the Tao Te Ching Still Relevant Today, and Why Would You Care to Read it?

It is over 2,500 years old and consists of 81 short verses from 4 to 30 lines.
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Contemplative Reflections Series
Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

On the fundamental human experiences of societal norms and self-discovery.
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Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Part 2: The celebration of diversity to cultivate human connection and understanding.
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Embracing Queer Authenticity: Breaking Free from Conformity

Embracing Queer Authenticity: Breaking Free from Conformity

Part 3: Contemplative reflections on conforming to societal expectations related to gender and sexual identity.
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Embracing the Fluid Self: Reflections on Gender and Identity

Embracing the Fluid Self: Reflections on Gender and Identity

Contemplative Reflections, Part 4: Celebrating diversity, challenging norms, and cultivating acceptance.
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Queering the Lead: Embracing the Power of Unique Stories and Authenticity in Leadership

Queering the Lead: Embracing the Power of Unique Stories and Authenticity in Leadership

Contemplative Reflections, Part 5: Leadership for a more inclusive, conscious, and humane society.
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