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I don't espouse any particular religion or set of beliefs. I am most closely allied with atheism in that I have a hard time believing in supernatural things, or for their ability to affect things physically if they do exist, so they are largely irrelevant to me. There are things which I do think relate to spirituality and beliefs, however, which are important to me and possibly to others. I have derived great benefit from practices of meditation and some kinds of prayer. While I don't necessarily believe that my prayers actually affect anyone else directly, they do affect me, and in turn, I can affect others.

Here are some things I've captured dealing with Sprirituality and Beliefs.

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Articles

• Dzog Chen _Dzogchen, Ati or "highest" yoga, represents the pinnacle of the Tibetan Buddhist system of Nine Yanas, or vehicles for liberation._
• What Is Love - a prose poem by Heidi Temple, my neice
• Buddhist Metta of Loving Kindness - a buddhist prayer, or metta, about loving kindness towards others and one's self.

Prayers

Serenity Prayer, expanded

God, Grant me:

• Clarity, amidst confusion
• Hope, amidst despair
• Faith, in the world and in myself
• Serenity to accept that which I cannot change
• Courage to change the things I can
• and the Wisdom to know the difference

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God, bless them and change me!

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I open my ears That I may hear the wisdom of my ancestors.
I open my eyes that I may see with vision and clarity.
I open my mouth that I may speak with gentle intelligence and compassion.
I open my heart that I may love and be loved.
I open my arms to receive the bountiful gifts of the [Universe]. Blessed be this day.

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