Never Give Up
February 21, 2018
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Never Give Up has a strong ring, it’s full of courage, determination, perseverance… Never Give Up need not be callous, hard-hearted, without compassion, rigid, or
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Super Blue Blood Moon!
January 28, 2018
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The evening of January 31st some lucky ones of us will witness a Super Blue Blood Moon. It will be total lunar eclipse as well.
Why News Headlines Feel Overwhelming and How to Respond with Awareness and Inner Peace
January 25, 2018
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I’m doing pretty well in my personal life — generally a reasonably healthy and rich balance, joy, connections, commitment. Many inner and outer resources are
Pick a Mantra: Swapping Resolutions for a Guiding Touchstone
January 13, 2018
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Instead of making New Year’s resolutions and then not keeping them, what if we decided to pick a mantra? The current issue of Future Crunch, my favorite good
Reflection Leads to Connection
December 5, 2017
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I remember that most years I have relished Advent. After all, Adventus, the Latin root our the word, means “coming.” On reflection, I can feel into the
Gratitude Is Transformative
November 21, 2017
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Not long ago I was talking with friends about travel in India, how challenging it can be. I remembered one trip that particularly rattled me.
Turning the Wheel: Living with Awareness, Gratitude, and the Changing Seasons
October 29, 2017
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Reflecting on the Turning of the Seasons Turning the wheel of the seasons, we soon come to Hallowe’en, full of tricks and treats for some.
What’s Your Story? How the Stories We Tell Shape Our Lives
October 24, 2017
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The World Is Made of Stories, Not Atoms What if Einstein was wrong? “The world is made up of stories, not atoms.” Poet Muriel Rukeyser once
Want Inspiration? Try Clara Schumann!
September 19, 2017
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I recently had the opportunity to attend a Concert by all Women Composers. One of the pieces, a piano concerto, was by Clara Wieck Schumann. Cycling
Searching for Benevolence
September 4, 2017
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I often find myself wondering about the deep nature of reality, and ultimately searching for benevolence, I could even say longing for it. Musing further on
Are Humans Naturally Good or Evil? Reflections on Fear, Compassion, and Human Nature
August 22, 2017
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It’s an age-old deliberation, but the question persists: are we humans inherently good or evil? Or some entanglement of both? Is it
How to Stop Worrying: Meaning, Causes & Simple Ways to Overcome Anxiety
August 1, 2017
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Worry? I am just back from a wonderful family vacation… multifaceted, rich, sweet, full of warm connections, poignant and funny stories, several profound insights. What
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