The Ocean of Longing
...the ocean of longing shifts through me, the blessed inner star of navigation moves in the dark sky above...
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Unfolding
Easing the Journey Through Shadow & Light
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- Feb 15
- 1 min
You Come Too
It has been a day when the memory of a poem--a simple poem, almost a prayer-- elicits gratitude.
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Fixing? Helping? Serving?
Ease from “footies!” Plus life as a patient has deeply informed a physician’s practice. She has distilled this wisdom….
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Latitude of Gratitude
I have enjoyed using the somewhat cutesy (but memorable) phrase, "an attitude of gratitude." And what did I realize today?
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- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Beginner's Fingers, Beginner's Mind
From this perspective, to be a beginner is a gift. And what a wonderful way to approach the world, other people and our own psyches.
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- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
From Before Always
Coupled with the beauty & incredible age of those mountains, the silence offered us a way to slip into a different sense of timelessness.
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- Jul 6, 2022
- 4 min
What the World Needs...
The best gifts, by far, are those in which both giver and receiver have great joy.
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Catwings
There is a lighter side to Le Guin, however, which she shared in her lovely four-book Catwing series for children.
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- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
It's About Us
Loosen, fingers, loosen your death grip on this very day. Open to the atmosphere of open, drink in large draughts of clear.
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- Apr 27, 2022
- 5 min
Inter-Tidal Regions of Collective Joy
The tides of life and creative energy thrive in these liminal spaces, whether they are in the world, our hearts, or our relationships.
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- Jan 26, 2022
- 5 min
Beloved Small Giant
He touched the lives of millions around the world, faithfully scattering seeds of peace, compassion, mindfulness, non-violence, humor & joy.
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- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
When I Had No Wings to Fly
Another song--it could be a modern psalm to the mysterious, the unfathomable, the achingly beautiful unknown. Tender beyond hope.
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- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
Even After All This Time
Today I just want to share a few poems that have touched me over the years.
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 7 min
The Girl Who Became a River
They flowed with strength and steady pace through the heart of the village and together, they rolled on towards the Sea…
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- Nov 25, 2020
- 5 min
A Dark and Spicy Tradition
Anti-Anxiety Tool of the Week Hand to heart. This one is very simple. Just place your hand on your chest, slightly to the left of...
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- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
Small Seeds of Hope: How We've Stayed Married - Part 2
So I've given you a peak into our relationship--sweet, struggling, satisfying, imperfect, and a great gift.
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 3 min
Small Seeds of Hope: God's Heartbeat?
Today in my quiet time I found myself wondering about God's heartbeat. Maybe it was my breathing that started this line of thought...
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- Jun 24, 2020
- 4 min
Small Seeds of Hope: An Out-of-the-Mouths-of-Babes Story
He just stood there looking at me--quizzically, almost gravely. Then, in his endearing three year old accent, he dropped a little bomb.
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 4 min
Small Seeds of Hope: This Is Really, Really Hard
Compassion leads to a life of power *with* others. Judgment leads to a hunger for power *over* others.
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- Apr 2, 2020
- 3 min
More good news: Songs and poems
A few more poems/songs that have been speaking to me in the midst of this strange new pandemic world we find ourselves in.
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