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The Blessings of Chronic Pain

July 29, 2010

I love being so physically active—even in the 100 degree heat. I’m amazed that the Georgia heat doesn’t bother me. I thought I’d have a difficult time adjusting from the northeast to the southheat but it is clear that my body is made for this kind of weather. My skin has turned a rich dark [...]

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The Practice of Discipline

July 7, 2010

The Kingfisher dove suddenly from the tall pine. I heard his chatter just before he launched. I looked up to witness the bird tumble toward the water, submerge for a split second, then rise with ease. He plunged with resolve and precision. I had been glancing up at him from my float while he sat [...]

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Seeing with New Eyes

June 30, 2010

“The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new vistas but in having new eyes.” Proust Perhaps having a new vision requires seeing with new eyes. I was photographing our little pond yesterday and came upon a spider that had built a web across the water. My eyes were attempting to capture the spider and [...]

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A New Vision

June 28, 2010

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs I have heard this proverb throughout my life, and I was pondering it this morning along with some reading from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews. I was brushing up on Vulture symbolism because they have shown up strongly in recent days. Yesterday, I was floating in [...]

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Strength in Vulnerability

June 24, 2010

I see a vulnerability and tenderness in this damselfly. I cannot imagine how it survives for even a day. It seems to me that the wind, alone, would tumble her to her death at first gust. Yet this little creature flits about with all the confidence and strength of a Goliath, and the courage and [...]

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

June 9, 2010

The problem with steeling myself to the pain in the world, like the gulf oil spill or a difficult relationship, is that I then steel myself to the beauty in life. I simply can’t steel myself in one area and not be affected in all other areas…not really. Sure, I get to have boundaries, like [...]

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Returning Home

June 8, 2010

I’m happy to be back in Georgia after being away for 25 years. It is surprising to me that I am settling in this quickly and easily. The warm bright sun, gorgeous southern flowers, nearby friends, and ease of getting to my father’s home, certainly help. It is so very familiar and there is comfort [...]

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Speak the Truth

May 26, 2010

I mentioned yesterday that something is bubbling in me. I had a dream the other night that gave me a hint. It felt important. As I was moving through that state between sleeping and waking, I got a clear message: Speak the truth with kindness, clarity, and authority. It was that clear. It stayed with [...]

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Intent on Life

May 21, 2010

It’s that time of year. Babies everywhere. Innocence, birth, new life, beginnings, renewal. Such wonderful words. I want to take in the essence of thos words. I want to feel them deep inside. I want to savor the beauty of these moments. I’m tired…really tired. I feel a tad off balance. We’ve been in [...]

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Crazy Mind

April 15, 2010

Here, in northeast PA, we heat the home with a monster outdoor wood stove. We call it the Beast. It usually works like a charm, but the other day I noticed that the water light was off. It’s very important to keep water running through it. No problem, I just filled it. The next day, [...]

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