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...
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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
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
The Thin Veil
We live in an age that tends to dismiss history, especially in regard to what we might otherwise embrace as ancient wisdom. Intellectuals...
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
The Heart and Soul of Greece
I am not Greek, but I have been enamored and fascinated with what I would call the Greek spirit since I was a young child. My adoptive...
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
A Man of All Ages: Reflections of my Father
When my father died in 2009, I believed there was nothing left unsaid between us, no questions left unanswered, and no misunderstandings...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
To Be True . . . A Mothers’ Day Reflection
I had been blessed with two mothers. Both have long ago departed from this world, but they are still with me, always in my thoughts....
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
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...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
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...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Bloom Where You Are Transplanted
From the beginning of human history, people of all races have migrated across continents, a truly remarkable feat, especially during the...
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