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A Horse, A Choice, and An Aspiration

May 3, 2011

“If you aspire to become an evolutionarily enlightened human being, your ability to do so depends upon accepting the simple fact that independent of external circumstances, you always have a measure of freedom to choose. That sounds like a simple statement, but it’s amazing how many intelligent people will deny it. When you look honestly [...]

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Shadow Work

April 27, 2011

I want to do shadow work more intentionally and regularly.  It’s such important work. Certain people really bug me:  those who are arrogant, judgmental, angry, needy, and in denial.  Certain people really intrigue me:  those who are intelligent, passionate, empowered, creative, and confident. Dark shadow and golden shadow. When I have a huge reaction to [...]

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The Good, The True, The Beautiful

April 5, 2011

Wake up!  Wake up to the good, the true, and the beautiful.  In the midst of all the turmoil, these three remain.  Touch each one right now. Breathe the air into your lungs and feel yourself expand.  Listen to the bird song fill your ears and sing your heart alive.  See the humanity in your [...]

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Presence Remains

March 29, 2011

I am thinking of my friend who discovered a brain tumor last week.  Yesterday, she found out that it is cancer and aggressive.  I am sad. Lately, I have been reading Grace and Grit, Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber, by Ken Wilber.  It is the wrenching and beautiful [...]

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All Part of Life

March 23, 2011

I sat on the balcony watching the horses.  At the end of the pasture, I noticed a large cloud of yellow pollen roll in like thick fog.  Springtime in Georgia!  The pollen is everywhere and on everything.  Nothing escapes–especially my eyes and nose.  As I sat watching the cloud of pollen, I smiled.  This is [...]

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Anger and Impermanence

March 22, 2011

I am angry this morning–downright pissed off.  And I’m sad.  I need to do some work with the anger and sadness, and I will.  For now, for you and for me, I post these beautiful flowers.  They remind me to expand my heart.  They remind me of how beautiful and tender life is.  They remind [...]

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Beauty Blooms with Practice

January 14, 2011

“For only in space can beauty bloom.”  Anne Morrow Lindbergh I’ve been playing around with this whole notion of creating space these last couple of years.  I do this in large part by simply witnessing whatever arises.  Witnessing is quite different from identifying with what arises.  It is the identification with what arises that causes [...]

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The State of Fear

August 26, 2010

“Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open.  You’re able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment.” Ralph Marston I had a conversation with a friend today that disturbed me.  I found myself tensing up as we talked.  I felt [...]

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Attachement + Control = Suffering

July 16, 2010

I could’ve kept sleeping this morning.  I’m so tired.  My body aches.  It was difficult going to sleep…again.  I don’t know how to ascend this weariness.  Sometimes I get frightened about being tired.  I get frightened because I have had issues of chronic pain for years, though I am much better.  Sleep is a fundamental [...]

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Peace Begins with Me

June 10, 2010

I was running errands the other day while fuming.  I was upset.  When someone pulled out in front of me, I cussed at him in my mind.  A moment later I got out of the car to pump gas and noticed the little sticker I have on my bumper:  Create Peace.  How can I create [...]

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