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JUST THIS
by Richard Rohr
Book Dedication excerpt
I gratefully dedicate this book to the three women who made it possible, made it readable, and made it deliverable….
To Shirin McArthur, who catches my confusing formulations and so kindly suggests better alternatives.
“I love your reflections! You are always so wonderful at parsing a story and giving excellent, pertinent context succinctly and effectively.”
“I bow in gratitude for Shirin McArthur, for her thorough and thoughtful editing, for asking important questions and for clarifying my many revisions.”
Each session includes:
• a guided audio meditation,
• questions to ponder,
• an additional offering to enrich your experience, and
• the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and experiences.
How Much Is Enough?
Last week, I reflected on how grateful I am for enough rain, and enough food, clothing, and work. This week, I want to reflect on the word enough and how we think about it in America today. To do that, I’m going to begin with a fairly modern notion: the nuclear...