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O Magnum Mysterium
One of the most divine pieces of music I know is the O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen (I love it so much, it even played a starring role in my first novel). Before I say anything, take a listen: The O Magnum Mysterium texts is one of the oldest in the liturgy, making up part of the Christmas Matins, and telling the story of how Jesus was born in the manger surrounded by the lowly animals, and the Virgin Mary who trusted in God enough to step into an unknown journey. Now look, whatever you think about the literal capital-T Truth of the Bible (and I already talked the…
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I’ve successfully lost weight in the past. Like a lot of overweight people, I’ve gone up, I’ve gone down. I lose 30 pounds, and gain back 20. Lose five, gain ten. I have a spectrum of “normal” where I’ve been for almost 20 years, and breaking through that is going to take the serious work, but I know I can do it because I’ve done it before. With that said, the number one lesson I’ve learned during those other times I’ve successfully lost weight – it’s not about the weight. It’s about you being happy and taking care of you. Like a lot of emotional eaters, I eat for stress.…
