Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
The Art of Being Positive
When you feel you cannot go on because you are too tired or too depressed, or because you believe you have nothing more to give or to...
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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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Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Thanksgiving
As I reflect on the many versions of history told about the alleged first Thanksgiving, I feel conflicted. My heart goes out to the...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
After the Storm: Reflections on Moral Outrage
Yesterday was the first day of my vacation, which I had planned to dedicate to self-care, cleaning my house, and getting ready for the...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Family Life, Then and Now
When I requested suggestions for topics for my blog, among the suggestions was a question, “Was our childhood really happier than the...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Why Are We Here?
I was born white. Many have said that makes me responsible for all the sins of every white person who ever lived. I was born female, and...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Healing Our Nation
Two hundred and forty-five years ago, Thomas Jefferson planted a powerful idea in the United States Declaration of Independence: “We hold...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
A Prayer for the Younger Generations
Sometimes I fear my inner child is a bad influence on my daughter who is a Type-A, go, go, go, go lady. I get tired just watching her...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
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...
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