Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
All Souls
Fall is the season that brings out the dead. In nearly every culture across the globe we are called to remember and celebrate our...
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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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Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Living Consciously
Many authors have explored what it means to be aware, awake, or mindful from various perspectives including philosophical, psychological,...
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...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
An Adoption Story
My husband had often said that someday he would like to adopt an orphan. He had never forgotten when he had seen about 100 orphans...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
'Tis the Season
'Tis the season to celebrate love and to contemplete our relationship to the divine energy within the universe, within each other, and...
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
A Spiritual Toolbox
I know why Jesus prayed, which was no small feat in my search for answers about Christian beliefs. I am not the only one who has asked...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Finding Hope
It is said that hope is future-oriented. It is the belief that today’s problems will be solved in some way and some day in the future,...
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
The Pursuit of Truth
The pursuit of truth requires first and foremost the desire to know the truth and the willingness to discover that our current beliefs...
Lark Syrris, Author & LCPC
Solitaire
Everything one needs to know about how life works can be learned from playing a few games of Solitaire with a full deck of cards. The...
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....
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