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Discover the Heart of the Matter

Lark Syrris

"The primary purpose of this blog is to provide insight on the underlying core meaning of spiritual and moral issues. Often, we get lost in the details of an issue and miss the essence of it, such as focusing on the letter of the law instead of the intention of it, that is, the problem it is intended solve. We can get stuck on rigid rules of dogma we’ve been taught that may not make sense or help us to be our best selves or to have positive relationships. We can also be easily rendered blind or deaf by our cultural and political biases. This blog questions everything, assumes nothing, and aims to break through cognitive dissonance to clarify the essence of any given issue and to open our hearts and minds as we seek to understand without judgement the heart of the matter. As the author of this blog, I do not claim to have all the answers. Rather, I encourage you to explore and ask your own questions to discover what rings true for you and why," (Lark Syrris).

Lark passed away on February 10th, 2024. Read her obituary here.

Find out about Lark's published works here.

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Resurrection

Jesus was one of thousands of people who had been crucified in his time. There is no worse way to die, and yet this heinous torture was a...

Sacrifice

Every now and then, I come across a “one-liner” that compels me to ponder the merit and implications of the idea. Much has been said...

Heaven on Earth

Dedicated to Anthi Long before Jesus walked the Earth, ancient history was full of stories of gods and goddesses who had been born of...

The Miracle of Life

Always, something is growing, in the stillness of the night, beneath the surface of the earth, invisible in the early stages. When the...

Light

Every little bit of light soothes my soul--reminds me the world is not all dark, and life exists even in the shadows. I look to the light...

History

Kings and queens matter not. Only my memories matter—the rolling hills, the wind in my hair, the music flowing through my veins and...

Perennial

I watch the river flow through melting snow and listen to the rippling creek beneath the walking bridge. I ponder whether the trees will...

The Hope in Science and Spirituality

Our hope for a bright future lies in the marriage of science and spirituality, not one or the other. Science without consideration of...

A Mother's Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is more than a Hallmark holiday for my family. It marks the beginning of our lifelong journey together. It was...

Moral Courage

I have spent more than my fair share of time in the ivory tower of academia, studying the various philosophies, theologies, and...

The Heart of Santa

The value of sharing can be challenging to teach young children. For the most part, children, especially toddlers, are going through a...

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