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There’s hope./It doesn’t cost a thing to smile./You don’t have to pay to laugh./You better thank God for that. — “There’s Hope” by India Arie

Phil Fox Rose
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Today, make a list of alternative Christmas gifts or gifts that won’t cost a thing to give this year. Here are some ideas.

Phil Fox Rose
Phil Fox Rose is a writer, editor and content lead based in New York and writes the On the Way blog at patheos.com. He is coordinator for the New York City chapter of Contemplative Outreach, helping promote centering prayer, which has been his contemplative practice for nearly 20 years. Phil has also been a political party leader, videographer, tech journalist, punk roadie, software designer, sheepherder, stockbroker and downtempo radio DJ. A common thread is the process of learning about stuff, figuring it out and then sharing that understanding with others. Follow Phil on Facebook here. Or on Twitter here. philfoxrose.com.
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