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New Perspectives

June 12, 2018 by Bob Burnham in Hospitality

This meditation can help you see an object from different perspectives. Over time, your ability to observe this object with objectivity will help you see the world and others with objectivity and empathy.

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June 12, 2018 /Bob Burnham
objects, observation, mindfulness meditation
Hospitality
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#NoNFL

October 18, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

Sometimes we want to be free of the political noise that pollutes the air.

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October 18, 2017 /Bob Burnham
sanctuary, mindfulness meditation, John Kass, NFL, #TakeTheKnee
Freedom
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Disappointment

October 16, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

Disappointment is our greatest teacher. Just ask any Cubs or Packers fan after this weekend.

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October 16, 2017 /Bob Burnham
disappointment, mindfulness meditation, Cubs, NLCS, Dodgers, Aaron Rodgers, sports, Justin Turner, Green Bay Packers
Freedom
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Week in Review: Judgment

October 14, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Loving Knowledge

Mercy does triumph over judgment; unfortunately, we can't understand that because we would rather judge than be merciful.

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October 14, 2017 /Bob Burnham
judgment, mindfulness meditation
Loving Knowledge
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Opinions Are Not Laws

October 13, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

Our opinions are always wrong, because they are based on incomplete knowledge. When we forget that, we will point fingers and judge others.

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October 13, 2017 /Bob Burnham
judgment, mindfulness meditation
Freedom
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Week in Review: Finding Hope in Las Vegas

October 07, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

We can't find hope by actively searching for in it. We find hope by in stillness.

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October 07, 2017 /Bob Burnham
Las Vegas, mindfulness meditation
Freedom
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Is Peace a Dirty Word?

October 04, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Pilgrimage

As long as we harbor anger, resentment, and fear in our hearts, peace will only be a sentimental word, an empty platitude, or a curse word.

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October 04, 2017 /Bob Burnham
Las Vegas, peace, mindfulness meditation, St. Francis of Assisi
Pilgrimage
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Prayer May Not Be Enough

October 03, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Pilgrimage

Prayer is not a substitute for action. Prayer helps us recognize what is ours to do and shows us how to do it with compassion.

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October 03, 2017 /Bob Burnham
world events, mindfulness meditation, Las Vegas, prophet, prayer, action, Trump
Pilgrimage
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Reckless Generosity

September 27, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

If we are going to be generous as God is generous, we will need to be a little bit reckless.

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September 27, 2017 /Bob Burnham
generosity, mindfulness meditation, Suscipe, St. Ignatius of Loyola, recklessness
Freedom
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Love is Generosity

September 26, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Loving Knowledge

The answer to "I Want to Know What Love Is" (the lead single from Foreigner's fifth album) is a single word: generosity.

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September 26, 2017 /Bob Burnham
generosity, mindfulness meditation, Lou Gramm, Foreigner, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Loving Knowledge
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Just Like Me

September 22, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Surrender

How can I be patient with people who I think are assholes? By recognizing that I am one too.

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September 22, 2017 /Bob Burnham
patience, mindfulness meditation, Jim Martin, +Charles Chaput, Austin Ruse, Building a Bridge
Surrender
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Everything Changes

September 19, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

When we recognize that everything changes- and that nothing is permanent, then it's easy to be patient. 

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September 19, 2017 /Bob Burnham
Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Psalm 144:4, transience, impermanence, mindfulness meditation, patience
Freedom
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Morning Mindfulness

September 13, 2017 by Bob Burnham in Freedom

Today's practice in mindfulness will help free you from thoughts, opinions, and ideas that prevent you from showing love, mercy, and compassion toward others.

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September 13, 2017 /Bob Burnham
mindfulness meditation
Freedom
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