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CNY Inspirations: Don’t panic

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
One can always think of reasons to worry. That is especially easy to do now. This year, political conflict and social wrongs demanding redress have collided with the emotional and financial impacts of this pandemic, not to speak of the horrific loss of life. It would seem that this is a perfect moment to panic.
When Proverbs teaches, “One who is composed (literally, one who governs their own spirit) is better than a conqueror,” (16:32) it recognizes the great strength of will required not to be overcome by our instinctive reactions to life’s dangers and challenges.

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Thanksgiving 2020: Quotes, inspiration about gratefulness and thanks

Thanksgiving 2020 looks different than any other before but that doesn’t mean people won’t be taking time to reflect and be grateful.
When President Abraham Lincoln announced the national proclamation establishing Thanksgiving on Oct. 3, 1863, he did so with the idea that people should set aside a day to express thanks for their blessings.
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Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi On His New Book, Creative Processes, Inspiration And More

His book Loss is a deep account of grief, loss and life
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ENGINEERING INSPIRATION: HOW NEW RHODES SCHOLAR SIERRA SPARKS BRINGS COMMUNITY TO LIFE

Dalhousie’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar is Oxford-bound to continue her pursuits in biomedical engineering
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Meet Brave Acid Attack Survivor Who Became A Model And An Inspiration For Many

Masoumeh Ataei underwent 38 operations and relived the pain to rebuild her skin

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Zen Fable : Christian Buddha

One of master Gasan’s monks visited the university in Tokyo. When he returned, he asked the master if he had ever read the Christian Bible. “No,” Gasan replied, “Please read some of it to me.” The monk opened the Bible to the Sermon on the Mount in St. Matthew, and began reading. After reading Christ’s words about the lilies in the field, he paused. Master Gasan was silent for a long time. “Yes,” he finally said, “Whoever uttered these words is an enlightened being. What you have read to me is the essence of everything I have been trying to teach you here!”

Interpretation
This situation is similar to thinking about different races. People may look different on the outside, but when you look on the inside, everyone is basically the same.

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