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M. David Bradshaw
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Aug 30

Preparing for an identity transplant

“THE NEW OLD AGE” by David Brooks Introduction “A new life stage can teach us about how to find meaning and purpose — before it’s too late,” writes David Brooks, bestselling author commentator and frequent contributor to NY Times and The Atlantic. In his upcoming book, How to Know a Person, Brook’s stated goal is “to help…

Retirement

18 min read

Preparing for an identity transplant
Preparing for an identity transplant
Retirement

18 min read


Aug 18

“The God Committee” Misjudges

Organ Donation: Myths vs. Facts I recently watched “The God Committee,” a 2021 movie staring Kelsey Grammer and Julia Stiles, based on the play of the same name by Mark St. Germain, which falsely portrays the process of organ transplant decisions. Both the play and film focus on a local hospital board facing a one-hour…

Organ Transplant

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“The God Committee” Misjudges
“The God Committee” Misjudges
Organ Transplant

7 min read


Aug 2

Midwife For Souls

Spiritual Care for the Dying — A pastoral guide for hospice care, workers and all who live with the terminally ill ~ By Kathy Kalina, RN ~ Book Review Being present with someone who is in the process of dying — especially the active stages — can be frightening and puzzling without experienced guidance. Author Kathy…

Death

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Midwife For Souls
Midwife For Souls
Death

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Jul 23

Online dating: friends, lovers or soulmates?

For all of its pitfalls, online dating is still the number one means of finding new friends, lovers and soulmates. Discovering which is which takes time. In 2023 about 40% of new relationships originate from online dating apps, 27% in bars and restaurants, 20% from friends, 11% at work, 9%…

Love

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Online dating: friends, lovers or soulmates?
Online dating: friends, lovers or soulmates?
Love

6 min read


Jun 26

The Spiritual Secret of AA’s Success

A Summary of Breathing Underwater by Richard Rohr — Introduction After reading and reviewing nearly a dozen of Richard Rohr’s books, I wanted to find out exactly why he very often references the success of the 12-Step transformation model of Alcoholics Anonymous. As a newcomer to counseling recovering addicts and prison inmates, I decided to seek spiritual wisdom from…

Alcoholism

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The Spiritual Secret of AA’s Success
The Spiritual Secret of AA’s Success
Alcoholism

22 min read


Jun 16

Daddy’s Girls

Father-Daughter Connections Often Begin With Mom — As a father of four daughters, I have earned the right to speak up on the topic of just how special the father-daughter relationship is. We are usually their first male role model and hopefully the love of their life. As a proud grandfather of four granddaughters (and six grandsons)…

Fatherhood

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Daddy’s Girls
Daddy’s Girls
Fatherhood

5 min read


Jun 9

Living with an expiration date: 7 tips

Living with a specific expiration date can be a challenging and complex experience. Truth is, we all live with an expiration date, but the younger we are the less we tend to think about it. For example, my 19-year old daughter thinks about it much less than her older sisters…

Death

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Living with an expiration date: 7 tips
Living with an expiration date: 7 tips
Death

3 min read


May 16

My Miracle Transplant Journey, Pt. 2

Thanks to all who helped me become a one-in-a-million survivor! — One year ago I received a phone call at 10pm requesting that I come to Tampa General Hospital immediately for my double-lung transplant. This sounded crazy, since I was only placed on the UNOS transplant list 4 days prior and told to expect the wait time could be months or…

Transplant

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My Miracle Transplant Journey, Pt. 2
My Miracle Transplant Journey, Pt. 2
Transplant

4 min read


May 6

Writing Your Spiritual Biography

Waking Up, Growing Up, Cleaning Up, Showing Up — Introduction There is much to be gained by reflecting upon your spiritual path in life so far. In our latest Telling Your Life Story class at we discussed this topic in detail. (class video) Scientists tell us every cell in our body carries a unique DNA code: 1) to bring the…

Spirituality

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Writing Your Spiritual Biography
Writing Your Spiritual Biography
Spirituality

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Apr 26

Will A.I. Accelerate I.A.?

Pioneering the Interspiritual Awakening For those with eyes to see the barriers that have separated the religions and cultures of the world are in the process of collapsing. Welcome to the new world of undefended love and interspirituality! This new model — the interspiritual paradigm — brings together spiritual paths and wisdom traditions toward…

AI

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Will A.I. Accelerate I.A.?
Will A.I. Accelerate I.A.?
AI

6 min read

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M. David Bradshaw

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