In “Going to Heaven,” Emily Dickinson grapples with the idea of heaven but, in her skepticism, concludes that too much focus on the afterlife will draw her attention away from “curious earth.”
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Emily Dickinson’s “Smart Misery” of Doubt
Emily Dickinson struggled with religious doubt all of her life. Because she desperately wanted to belief, some of her poems show her faith being tested.
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To Strengthen Your Caring, Read Lit
When we become numb to the world’s horrors, the problem is not the numbness but the insufficient attention paid. Reading lit can help us overcome compassion fatigue
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What Does It Mean to Hope against Hope?
What does it mean to hope against hope? Emily Dickinson and an analytic philosopher weigh in.
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To Hear an Oriole Sing
I use an Emily Dickinson poem to root for my favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles.
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Eating and Drinking the Precious Words
An Emily Dickinson poem that will remind my graduating seniors to keep reading.
What Liberty a Loosened Spirit Brings
Although she didn’t go to church, Emily Dickinson was spiritually uplifted by reading the Bible.
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