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2013-07-22T12:35:40-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Reflections After Day 1 of My Ramadan Fast

Last updated on: July 22, 2013 at 12:35 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

Overall, day one of my fasting project was far easier than I thought it would be. Here's a run-down of my day. Read more

2013-07-20T17:14:48-06:00

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In Preparation of the Ramadan Fast

Last updated on: July 20, 2013 at 5:14 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

I will begin participating in the Ramadan fast alongside my Muslim friends here at Patheos for one week, starting tomorrow. Read more

2013-07-20T16:38:29-06:00

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Recognizing Your Happily Ever After

Last updated on: July 20, 2013 at 4:38 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

I'd like to touch on a couple things specifically about my own story that I believe I am not the only woman to have struggled with. Then, I want to talk about recognizing a fairy tale when it's staring you in the face. Read more

2013-07-10T13:12:22-06:00

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A Modern-Day Fairy Tale

Last updated on: July 10, 2013 at 1:12 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

This modern-day fairy tale has many elements of a traditional fairy tale, including the struggles the protagonist must overcome before the happy ending. However, it doesn't end at the happy ending; the happy ending is only the beginning. Read more

2013-07-08T08:56:08-06:00

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It’s Not Mine, So Why Should I Care?

Last updated on: July 8, 2013 at 8:56 am By Jamie Schwoerer

Have we forgotten the enormous sacrifice that the natural world has made to accommodate our first-world lifestyles? Read more

2013-03-26T16:15:14-06:00

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How to Avoid Being “That Guy”

Last updated on: March 26, 2013 at 4:15 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

Stop thinking from a political perspective, a religious perspective, or a traditional perspective, and start thinking from a human perspective. We all have to live here together, and it tends to go better for everyone if we can start to truly understand the "other guy's" view. Read more

2013-02-14T20:13:35-07:00

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Fat Shaming?

Last updated on: February 14, 2013 at 8:13 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

Bioethicist Daniel Callahan wrote in a recent article that he thinks we should take an “edgier” approach to tackling the problem of obesity in America. He thinks we should start using a campaign similar to the anti-smoking campaigns that would “shame” overweight people in the social sphere as a way to encourage them to lose weight and become healthier. According to Callahan, Only a carefully calibrated effort of public social pressure is likely to awaken them to the reality of their condition.... Read more

2013-02-11T18:07:15-07:00

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The World of Needles and Giant Hickeys

Last updated on: February 11, 2013 at 6:07 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

I had my first acupuncture appointment last Wednesday, and I left with spots on my back that, as the acupuncturist said, would look like I've been hugged by an octopus. I must say she was right. Read more

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2013-02-08T13:03:50-07:00

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Beginning a New Journey

Last updated on: February 8, 2013 at 1:03 pm By Jamie Schwoerer

I am fed up. Our healthcare system in this country is absolutely terrible. In the last week, I’ve seen one doctor who told me he couldn’t do anything for me except cut into my sinuses again or refer me to a neurologist (who would likely prescribe a daily pain medication), I called another doctor who prescribed an antibiotic, I went to the pharmacy to pick up said antibiotic and was told it was on backorder (so they gave me a... Read more

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2013-01-04T09:21:02-07:00

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Skipping the New Year’s Resolution

Last updated on: January 4, 2013 at 9:21 am By Jamie Schwoerer

I’ve never been one to make New Year’s Resolutions for a couple reasons: 1. I like to re-evaluate my life more than once a year, and make changes as appropriate, when appropriate and, 2. I want to do things in my life that are important and have meaning outside of the fact that it’s the start of a new year and I feel like I should make some sort of commitment to making a change. Let’s look at the first... Read more

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