Shincheonji Thaddaeus Tribe Opens Church Doors for 20 Years, Strengthening Community in Jeonju

The Shincheonji Thaddaeus Tribe (Doma Tribe) in Jeonju has continued a long-running community engagement initiative, keeping its church facilities open to local residents for nearly two decades. Located in Palbok-dong, Jeonju, the Shincheonji Thaddaeus Tribe Jeonju Church recently hosted another “Open Sanctuary” event, transforming its lobby into a welcoming space for neighborhood interaction. Residents gathered to enjoy busking performances, exchange handwritten message cards, and share tea in a relaxed setting. According to the church, the initiative is not a one-time event but part of a 20-year tradition of lowering physical and social barriers between religious facilities and the surrounding community. A “Barrier-Free Community Living Room” for Local Residents For two decades, the Thaddaeus Tribe has used its church space as what it describes as a “barrier-free Community Living room” — a place where: Seniors can rest comfortably Single-person households can find companionship ...
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[Book] Sherlock Holmes "A Scandal in Bohemia" - Arthur Conan Doyle

I am currently reading Sherlock Holmes episode by episode.

One thing I realized is that I had prejudice over the detective story.

I read books to rest my brain and did not want to read detective stories and fully operate my brain. However, it was so interesting to read Sherlock Holmes and actually it was enjoyable! 

It is so thrilling to find out the truth behind the mistery. Moreover, I find that detective stories helps me to dive into the story more easily than other types of novel. 


Here is the quote from "a scandal in Bohemia" which enlightened me.

"You see, but you do not observe." 

This is a word Holmes says to Watson. Even though they saw the same thing (stairs in this case), Holmes carefully observed the object while Watson didn't. 

Just like "seeing" does not mean "observing," "knowing" does not mean "understainding" or "realizing." Knowledge is different from realization or understading. I believe that it is only when you realize and you embodies that knowledge. 

Have you heard of hormone called diddorphin? Didorphin is 4000 times stronger than endorphin, which are produced to help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve mood. What I heard is that didorphin is released when you are moved or touched by realize something. 

What I am saying here is that if you pay closer attention to even small things, you will observe something that may give you the moment of "enlightenment" or "realization."

In other words, if you observe, you may embody the knowledge so that it become a part of you, not just knowledge. 


In this crazy, busy world, it might be hard to pay closer attention to small things. But let's give ourselves a moment or two to observe better, realize something, and have didorphin to boost our body and mind. 

What did you observe today? Share your story with me! 


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