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Courage

Aligning with Immensity

March 31, 2010

How much longer will you stay oblivious of the immensity of yourself? ~Rajneesh In some traditions we are told that we are nothing—a wretch even. In other cultures we are told that we are everything—my needs are the most important. We hear much talk of overcoming ego or stepping into our power. We get mixed [...]

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How to Stay Grounded During Difficult Times (part 2)

March 24, 2010

In part one of this series, we began to explore the difficulty in remaining grounded during troubled times. Today, I am listing 8 ideas that have helped me move towards a solid sense of being grounded. I hope at the end of this piece you will share the ways you stay grounded. My readers and [...]

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How to Stay Grounded During Difficult Times (part 1)

March 23, 2010

In many ways, the world seems to be spinning out of control. We hear about economic meltdown, peak oil, climate change, over-population, species extinction, and more. We experience the breakdown of relationships, either personally or of those we love. The political arena is a muddle. And the list goes on. How do we cope in [...]

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Staying Small

March 5, 2010

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson Why do I stay small? In round about ways, I’ve been exploring this question for some years. At times I’ve thought I stay small because I’m not smart enough, not talented enough, not disciplined enough, not strong enough, not courageous enough—not adequate. Lately, [...]

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Come Out, Come Out

March 4, 2010

I’ve spent a good portion of my life hiding. The hiding has taken many forms. I have hidden behind façades, mostly to keep from being seen. I’ve hidden behind pain, maybe to keep from stepping fully into responsibility. I’ve hidden behind beliefs, keeping me from having to think critically. I’ve hidden behind lies, mostly to [...]

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Letting Go

March 3, 2010

This Blue Jay seems to be grasping the branch with all his might. When he grasps so tightly, he has to place all of his focus right there upon that which he grasps, thus, his focus becomes very small and limited. When I am grasping, clutching, clinging to something, whether onto a belief, idea, person, [...]

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Be Overwhelmed!

March 2, 2010

I glanced at this photo recently and thought how beautiful it is. It’s a unique perspective, isn’t it? But while the tree provides a really cool frame for the mountain landscape, it is also extremely limiting. I began wondering about my own limited view. What are the frames I use to give me a false [...]

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I See Soul

February 25, 2010

This is spooky. She is blind. She may be the most soulful horse I’ve ever met. She has a courageous vulnerability that is gripping. She moves through her world very differently than the horses around her. She navigates the huge pasture with amazing grace and courage. She may not be able to see me but [...]

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Life is Messy, Don’t Clean it Up

February 23, 2010

This pig seems to understand that life is messy, and he is definitely making the most of it. I think back on my life and the messes I’ve made. I’ve come to see that my messes have been much bigger than they would’ve been had I been able to accept that life is messy. I [...]

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Testing the Waters

February 22, 2010

This is my friend, SunBear. He lived in the cottage in front of me when I lived in Virginia. His mom often had to leave home for long hours, and he would come visit with me throughout the day. He loved to sit in my lap when I was at my computer or on the [...]

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