Advent Revisited
December 11, 2013
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Advent is considered “a time of expectant waiting and preparation.” In the Christian tradition it’s waiting for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas.
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Gratitude and Perception: How Your Thoughts Shape Reality
November 28, 2013
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Today is Thanksgiving for many of my family and friends. If that includes you, or did, Happy Thanksgiving! Even if you’re not celebrating this holiday,
Probing Perfection
November 20, 2013
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Looking at a large Japanese Red Maple in full fall color almost took my breath away recently. I was walking with my daughter in a
Living With Purpose: Choosing Meaning Over Achievement
November 7, 2013
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This season we celebrate the Celtic festival of Samhain, called a “cross quarter” day, landing halfway between the Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice. I like to
No action to protect wild salmon — one full year after
October 31, 2013
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One Year After the Cohen Commission Report Today is the one year anniversary of the report of Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye
Why Women’s Rights Are Human Rights: Inspiring Stories of Courage
October 23, 2013
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Recently I was unexpectedly struck by the heroic courage and commitment of one woman, and the difference she has made speaking out in support of
Waking up
October 7, 2013
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What do you do when you first wake up in the morning? How does it relate to living the kind of day you’d like to
The Jellyfish Project…
September 18, 2013
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…a piece about balance, the lack thereof, and some things we can do about it. I could wax eloquent about Fall, and Equinox — that
Balancing Act
September 10, 2013
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Have you even seen the incredible rock balancing that some artists do? I love them and recently reflected on how they are a rich metaphor
Finding Everyday Love in Ordinary Moments: A Reflection on Mindfulness and Presence
September 2, 2013
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I had in mind to write a blog about Balance. It’s been on my mind as the seasons shift. And I will come back to
Improve the World and/or Enjoy It?
August 12, 2013
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None other than E. B. White, wise, clever fellow, and one of my favorite writers, said, “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to
Celebrate-Life-Everyday-Miracles
August 6, 2013
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The Power of Celebration and Joy It’s not long ago that we were 10 strong, here in our apartment in Vancouver, then in Bellingham… and
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