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The Folly of Emerson’s Self-Reliance

I have no beef, in a free country, with any philosophy that makes some claim, but; I do take issue with any philosophy that claims a…

Jun 9, 2021

The Folly of Emerson’s Self-Reliance

Jun 9, 2021

Mercy as a spiritual practice

Early in my foray onto the spiritual (not-religious) path, it seemed that all the FABULOUSLY spiritual people had perfect yoga pants…

Dec 11, 2020

Mercy as a spiritual practice

Dec 11, 2020

The small things

This time of year we see a lot of giving and receiving — especially in the United States — as the Christmas season of gift-giving is part…

Dec 15, 2018

The small things

Dec 15, 2018

Holidays Belong to Us All

The Thanksgiving weekend is quickly fading, and the madness that can be the holiday season is upon us. In the Northern latitudes, the air…

Nov 26, 2017

Holidays Belong to Us All

Nov 26, 2017

The Unwanted Gift (a lesson)

It’s the eve of Thanksgiving 2017, and we’re preparing to head full-speed into the holiday season. Tonight, I am remembering a lesson I…

Nov 23, 2017

The Unwanted Gift (a lesson)

Nov 23, 2017

In appreciation of “donkeys”

Many years ago I lived next door to a woman who made me glad I didn’t make my career in retail. She believed fully in the adage that “the…

Nov 21, 2017

In appreciation of “donkeys”

Nov 21, 2017

When Soldiers and Sailors Die

This week General John Kelly took to the podium to explain his experience when informed of his son’s death in combat as part of an attempt…

Oct 21, 2017

When Soldiers and Sailors Die

Oct 21, 2017

Extreme Sleep — the best health plan

Sleep is the “new” wonder drug as evidenced by the many articles on the importance of sleep. Doctors have always recommended a good night’s…

Sep 22, 2017

Extreme Sleep — the best health plan

Sep 22, 2017

Birthdays

Today is an otherwise unauspicious June day. It’s also my birthday, and the birthday of a few other people — much more famous than I am…

Jun 22, 2017

Birthdays

Jun 22, 2017

Gun control, religious freedom and the Constitution

This is a parable, based on the story of a Fish who fancied himself a learned historian and general smarty-pants of major proportion.

Jun 16, 2017

Gun control, religious freedom and the Constitution

Jun 16, 2017

Rebecca Harmon

Rebecca Harmon

Rebecca Harmon is a writer, educator and US Navy Veteran. She writes about career success, spirituality and sometimes even politics.

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