Author Archives: Cynthia M Clingan

Here’s a little poem from Marianne Williamson’s Illuminata that I have liked for a long time, and am currently finding useful – yet again: Dear God, I surrender to You my striving. I let go all need to effort or … Continue reading →

I have been reading a book called Buddhism Without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor. It’s one of those spirituality books that you can open anywhere and read a little for some soul food. Like many of the best books I’ve ever read, … Continue reading →

I have been gluten free by the conventional definition for over 8 years now, and still have allergy symptoms, and have started to have issues with numbness and tingling, as well as gall bladder pain for the past few years. … Continue reading →

I’ve been away for awhile and I have so many things to tell you, but I guess I’ll just start here, right where I am, right now. The afterglow of the holidays is beginning to dim, and as I am … Continue reading →

This video is the best, most up to date information I have found so far on gluten sensitivity: What is gluten sensitivity?

Have you ever noticed how much time we spend avoiding reality? We turn on the radio to banish the silence in the car We turn on the tv and stereo to cover up the silence in our homes We plug … Continue reading →

Check out this recently published article in Resurgence by Robert Holden, one of my favorite happiness authors. Here’s an excerpt: In my latest book, Be Happy, I have written: “Your definition of happiness will influence every significant decision in your … Continue reading →

Just a quick reminder of the upcoming Adyashanti broadcast tomorrow. Audio and video streaming are both free. Last week’s was a really good one, and you can purchase it for download here. The next one is Wednesday evening, November 9, … Continue reading →

Since my recent post about the importance of self-compassion, I am hearing and reading more and more about such practices and how much they can help people feel better. Ruth Buczynski’s post today has a simple description of what’s called “metta” meditation. … Continue reading →