Freedom

Willing Sacrifice

October 14, 2010

When I visit with Daddy, I have to connect my computer directly to his computer in order to have access to the Internet.  It’s a pain.  It’s uncomfortable sitting in his office on the too-high chair that causes strain on my neck.  I told him that I wish he’d get wireless.  He asked, “Why?  What [...]

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The Responsibility of Consciousness

August 30, 2010

I am having many encounters with lizards lately.  I remember that I loved playing with them as a child.  I was not always kind to them in my curiosity.  I vaguely recall placing one in alcohol to “put it to sleep”, then attempting to do surgery.  I genuinely thought it would wake up after the [...]

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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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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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Independence

July 5, 2010

“Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.” Thomas Paine “I know of no country in which there is so little independence of mind and real freedom of discussion as in America.” Alexis de [...]

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Dreams | Pay Close Attention

June 23, 2010

A couple of years ago, I had a dream about old friends, the friends I mentioned yesterday.  We had been out of touch for over a decade.  There was a way in which I needed that time away.  I was making life-transforming changes that were rocking my world.  I needed the time and space to [...]

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Make an Aquaintance

May 14, 2010

“As long as I live I’ll hear the birds and the winds and the waterfalls sing. I’ll interpret the rocks and learn the language of flood and storm and avalanche. I’ll make the acquaintance of the wild gardens and the glaciers and get as near to the heart of this world as I could. And [...]

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Empty Mind

May 12, 2010

I caught a glimpse of an idea for today’s post but weariness blurred it.   It’s the good kind of weariness.  The kind that leaves you sore and tired, but happy.  Do you know the feeling? My brain is rather empty…well, partially.  It’s nice because my mind is often overactive.  I practice meditation and yoga to [...]

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Freedom from Stuff

April 22, 2010

My partner and I read spiritual literature together most mornings.  We read from several books, and we love the ritual.  One of the books from which we are currently reading is Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao Tzu:  The Parallel Sayings edited by Richard Hooper. It often happens that we find a synchronistic connection in what we’re [...]

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Disoriented in the Woods

April 16, 2010

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed that I get a tad confused about my path while walking in the woods—ever since the snow melted.  I remember that I had the same problem for a few days when the snow first fell.  I don’t get lost, but the path simply isn’t as clear.  The [...]

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