The Container

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A newsletter series by Soul Surgeon MD.

The Container is now published on Substack. We will continue to provide a safe space to responsibly learn and connect about all things life, love, and purpose here. Subscribe below for shorter reflections and new formats from former trauma surgeon turned trauma healer, John Moos, M.D.

307 Questions; 8 Answers
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307 Questions; 8 Answers

Jesus asked 307 questions in the Gospels and gave 8 direct answers. In this Brief, John Moos, MD explores why questions are the scaffolding of genuine transformation and what that means for the stories we tell ourselves.

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A Template for Prayer
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A Template for Prayer

The Lord's Prayer is not a script to recite. It is a structural map for honest, intentional communication with God. In this Brief, John Moos, MD breaks down five movements anyone can adapt, regardless of where they are in their faith.

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The Signal of Love
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The Signal of Love

Stillness isn’t empty. It’s how we quiet the noise long enough to listen for what is already speaking. Love is the signal. Stillness helps us tune in.

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