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How Do We See Ourselves?
How do we see ourselves? It’s a powerful question..usually it has many answers, and they are well worth exploring. Not long ago I received the gift of Richard Wagamese’s rich and beautiful book, Embers, a collection of essays. This one spoke to me at my core: When there’s a crack in my mirror, I can’t see...
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There Is Always Light
“…There is always light...” is an excerpt from Amanda Gorman, the youth Poet Laureate’s contribution at the Biden-Harris inauguration. This phrase landed with me and then rippled out. In the poem there is a context: “When day comes, we step out of the shade…” And it does seem like we are doing that now, stepping...
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Sometimes You Can’t Hardly Tell…
Sometimes You Can’t Hardly Tell What to Least Expect the Most! I learned this phrase from my husband’s youngest brother. It’s a gem,eh? I love the grammar, but mostly the find the sentiment really evocative — the not knowing, giving up being in charge, just being open to what arises… lots of good stuff 🙂...
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Commitment – Stand Up, Join Together
Commitment is what keeps coming to my heart and mind as I continue to deal with the reality of the election results. Commitment to take a stand for truth and kindness, minority rights and the environment, to be a light in the darkness, to stand and act from love and compassion instead of hate...