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                                        gifts | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. March 15, 2016. I have written before on such themes as gifts, bucket lists, and so on, the importance of which I cannot stress. However, realistically in developing gifts or pursuing goals we likely will face limitations. The obvious one is money but … Continue reading →. Further Thoughts on Gifts. July 14, 2015. Heroes: James “Cool Papa” Bell. February 10, 2015. May 18, 2012. Join 253 other followers. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Further Thoughts on Gifts | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. On Story-telling →. Further Thoughts on Gifts. July 14, 2015. You may have seen this video recently. It is of a homeless veteran named Donald Gould who takes advantage of a cultural program in Sarasota Florida that places pianos in public settings. How often do I pause and wonder “What gifts are within this person? What would happen if he/she had an opportunity to share that gift? We are all gifted...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. I am a clinical psychologist and have an abiding interest in matters spiritual. On the Failure of Christianity. August 25, 2016. On Childhood Heroes: Jimmy Piersall. August 4, 2016. On Spiritual Mentors: Thich Nhat Hanh. July 19, 2016. My spiritual journey has brought me into the presence of many great men and women. Some I met only through their writings. Such a one is Thich Nhat Hanh. My...Once agai...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        working | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. August 4, 2015. Most of us spend too much time in the past. Perhaps we’re unhappy with our present and so escape to the “Glory Days” for comfort. Perhaps we’re wracked with guilt over impulsive acts. Perhaps we are angry over how certain … Continue reading →. June 22, 2015. Hellip; Continue reading →. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        On Working | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. Further Thoughts on Prayer. Further Thoughts on Gifts →. June 22, 2015. Yesterday was Fathers’ Day and so, like many, I reflected on my own Dad. I learned many great things from him including the importance of family, the values of loyalty and generosity, and how to swear like a real pro! I also recently re-watched a dramatization based on Studs Terkel’s great book. I haven’t always been a psych...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. Newer posts →. On Sacred Writings: Our Town. April 14, 2016. The second act speaks of marriage. Among other things, the Stage Manager invites us to reflect on the passage of time in a relationship: “You know how it is: You’re twenty-one or twenty-two and you make some decisions; then whisssh! Sadly, I often need to be reminded to take the time to just look at the ones I love. My Good Friday Walk 2016. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        gratitude | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. On Taking Things for Granted. November 13, 2015. There is so much we take for granted. That is, until we are in danger of losing it or actually do. In my own, case, the one thing I don’t take for granted is breathing, something that is so basic that most … Continue reading →. Further Thoughts on Prayer. June 8, 2015. On Taking Time for Granted. December 2, 2013. August 28, 2012. Seek simplicity and di...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        On Story-telling | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. Further Thoughts on Gifts. On Regrets →. July 20, 2015. I came to see that this story-telling served many purposes. For one, it is a comfort to hear others tell stories about a loved one. I remember after my mother died having a meal with my cousin Linda who shared stories of my mother. It was a good to hear someone share loving memories. When I share stories, I also affirm my own history. These a...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Anne Lamott | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. Tag Archives: Anne Lamott. Further Thoughts on Prayer. June 8, 2015. Recently a friend who suffered a family tragedy some years ago shared with me the comment made to him by a priest. On the night of this tragic loss, the priest-friend came to the home and listened as my friend … Continue reading →. March 1, 2012. August 15, 2011. Join 253 other followers. Dont Hate . Meditate. Dont Hate . Meditate. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        jobs | Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD
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                                        Psyche and Spirit/Richard B. Patterson PhD. On exploring the bridge between psychology and spirituality. June 22, 2015. Yesterday was Fathers’ Day and so, like many, I reflected on my own Dad. I learned many great things from him including the importance of family, the values of loyalty and generosity, and how to swear like a real pro! Hellip; Continue reading →. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 253 other followers. The Power of Story.