As I was getting lost in the world of Twitter this morning, and clicking over to websites to meet new people, I remembered a conversation I had with my friend Jay Heinlein. We were talking about my own memoir called She Moved Mountains, and he suggested I talk to people about their own life stories, the traumatic experiences that feel
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I just found this poem as I was looking over some retreat files. I hope it causes pause in your day! In the hurry. In the rush, Simple things missed, Blessings denied Beauties ignored. In the calm, In the quiet, Simple things received, Mystery unfolds, Happiness blooms. In the peace, In the harmony, I taste with love All that is
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Meditation can be an important daily ritual to calm one’s mind, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, and bring one into the present moment. However, if you don’t know how to meditate, it can be stressful, especially if it brings up the feelings of not being good enough because you can’t seem to get it right. Over the years, I
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Walking through a doorway at the public library, I greeted the gentleman stepping the same way. “Nice smile,” he said. We talked about the storm moving in on the wind, and then he said, “Peace be with you.” I returned the sentiment. A tiny healing was sent out between us, and in that moment, all was right with the world.
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Here is an excerpt from Pocketful of Miracles, by Joan Borysenko January 14th What am I doing on earth, so far from Home? I can no longer remember the bright fields from which I came, except in dreams. And even these I forget upon awakening. My heart’s desire is to awaken from the dream of this life, in this life,
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