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Tag Archives: Christmas
a little light, please
As I began writing my list of new year’s resolutions, I surprised myself with this question: “Am I a better person today than I was on January 1, 2021?” Well, it’s hard to chart short-term progress. But if I extend … Continue reading
Posted in myth, new age, new mythology, peace, photos, psychology, religion, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, light, Solstice, Winter
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the fable of the boy who danced on New Year’s Eve
The boy was good that Christmas—and not just because he wanted a present from Santa… No, being good actually felt good to him… …but only for so long. After Christmas day, he began to sensed another feeling building within… This … Continue reading
Posted in cartoon, folktale, legend, new age, new mythology, peace, psychology, religion, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged celebration, child, Christmas, epiphany, expression, feeling, joy, New Year's, New Year's Eve, repression, traditions
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before Nick became a saint…
This story tells of a man who found a way to solve an inner conflict… …and in the process, created our tradition of Christmas giving. Driven by desperate hunger as a child, Nick began sneaking into people’s homes at night … Continue reading
Posted in folktale, legend, Michael R. Patton, new age, new mythology, peace, psychology, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, conflict, depression, dream, Fox, giving, humor, Jung, Santa, Santa Claus, shadow, St. Nicholas, St. Nick
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diamonds in the rough
After careful consideration, I’ve concluded it’s best to adopt this simple belief: Life is rough. Not just for you and me, but for everyone. And I mean, everyone. People of all hues and all walks of life– …for the white-collar … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, belief, bless, Christmas, humanity, perspective, pun
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