Monthly Archives: May 2007

Forty-Six – Enough is Enough

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Clay McGovern

Attachment and desire, as we have seen (for instance, in Forty-Four), are the root of human suffering. It is a cliche to point to the many examples of decadence in American society as a sure sign that we are in … Continue reading →

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Forty-Five – Stillness and Tranquility

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Clay McGovern

Stillness and tranquility set things in order in the universe. I am sure you have experienced this feeling that good order is somehow tied to stillness and tranquility. In our everyday lives, the bustle of activity, the noise of constant action … Continue reading →

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