Living with chronic illness takes more than blind faith—it takes grit, humor, and a little rebellion. As a chef with sarcoidosis and heart failure, I’ve seen how spirituality can both heal and harm when people rely too heavily on divine intervention instead of their own strength. Here’s my honest take on faith, health, and the real work of living through it.
The Fart That Blew Across the River — Ego, Approval, and the Human Condition
There’s a wonderful (and hilariously humbling) Zen story I’ve always loved, and it popped back into my head recently when I caught myself fishing for praise. Not overtly. Just subtly leaving the room and lingering… waiting for the “Wow” I hoped would come. The story goes like this: Su Dongpo (also known as Su Shi) …
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