Tag Archives: perspective

Light and Darkness

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ronen

In the field I’m involved with, namely spirituality and healing, the terms light and darkness are often used. “I work in the light,” “Lightworker,” “May you find your way to the light.”And then there’s… “He’s surrounded by darkness,” “She is … Continue reading →

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Pain cures stupid

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ronen

I once saw a US Marine wearing a T-shirt that said, “Pain Cures Stupid.” Though I happen to know a few people who are way beyond cure, I concur that this statement works for me; that is, when I act … Continue reading →

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It changes things

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Ronen

The year was 1981. I was a high-school senior, still living in Israel, when Zubin Mehta, the famed Indian-born conductor and Music Director for Life for the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, created a controversy. As an encore to a concert he … Continue reading →

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Why I love complaining about the weather

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Ronen

When I lived in Israel, some two and a half decades ago, I dreaded listening to the news. Every half an hour, the news report would sound on the radio, potentially announcing another disaster; a terror attack, a military incident, … Continue reading →

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What is perfect – reminisce of a dream

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Ronen

I do not usually remember much of my dreams. But last night I had one, parts of which stayed with me when I awoke. I was visiting with my friend Smadar who is a painter. She was busy with something … Continue reading →

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That Zen Master, again…

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ronen

A couple of weeks ahead of my planned dive trip, I did the right thing and checked my Suunto dive computer wrist watch. A good thing I did as the battery indicator pointed to low. I promptly placed an online … Continue reading →

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What would Gandhi do?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Ronen

When facing an atypical situation that requires me to make a difficult decision, it occurred to me to ask this question: what would have Gandhi (or Jesus, or Mandela, or [blank]) done under similar circumstances? I do not need a … Continue reading →

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That golden cup of childhood

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Ronen

Had a conversation with my 14 y.o. triplets while driving to see the Disney’s animated film Frozen. The topic of maturing from childhood to adulthood came up. One of my daughters mentioned she is no rush to grow up; that … Continue reading →

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