Monthly Archives: December 2018

Beloved car may be nearing end

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

According to Buddhist teachings, the root of all aggression is desire. Not being attached to a specific outcome — be it with events, people or things — reduces suffering. Buddhism also emphasizes the importance of compassion and, therefore, detachment is … Continue reading →

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Curiosity, essential to learning, is threatened by social media

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Claude picked up Hugo in Rochester and together they drove through Canada to their grandparents’ home in Northern Michigan. On their way, they listened to 1984. Hugo is taking a class on George Orwell, and Claude is … Continue reading →

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