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I Am Not As Vulnerable As I Fear

July 11, 2011

“The trouble is, we can only tell the truth when we cease to identify with the part of ourselves we think we have to protect.  If we’re afraid of being laughed at or taunted or killed, we can’t tell the truth; we can’t tell the truth if we’re busy guarding some position.  It’s only when [...]

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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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Forgiveness

March 28, 2011

“Do not let your mistakes keep you from your Beloved, but again and again, wash in the water of forgiveness, the water of mercy and truth, and offer all that you have and all that you are, back to the One who created you and walk straight to your Beloved.” Sidi al-Jamal, Music of the [...]

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Giving Voice

November 15, 2010

My voice has not been strong for much of my life.  I have kept it silent, afraid of the trouble it may cause or wanting to keep the peace or wanting to be safe or wanting to avoid misunderstanding.  Waiting, I suppose, for my spirit to grow large enough to contain it.  Is it large [...]

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Cultivating Relationships

October 7, 2010

“We are broken and beautiful at the same time, and none of us is fully who we claim to be.  We are stumbling pilgrims trying to figure out what it means to be human.” Gareth Higgins writing about Tyler Clementi I had a great birthday party last weekend.  I had friends show up from as [...]

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Wake Up!

September 29, 2010

“This is how a human being can change.  There’s a worm addicted to eating grape leaves.  Suddenly, he wakes up, call it grace, whatever, something wakes him, and he’s no longer a worm.  He’s the entire vineyard, and the orchard too, the fruit, the trunks, a growing wisdom and joy that doesn’t need to devour.”  [...]

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The Illusion of Separateness

June 2, 2010

Sometimes I erect rusty old barriers to separate myself from others, or from what I really want or who I actually am.  I suppose I do this in some vain attempt to protect myself.  Maybe I do it because of some faulty thinking:  I’m not good enough, smart enough, powerful enough.  I’m too powerful, different, [...]

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A Shade Darker

May 27, 2010

I really don’t have a thing to say today.  I’m writing because I made a commitment to myself and to you to write Monday through Friday.  I’m writing because I know that if I skip a day here then I’ll probably skip a day there.  Before I know it, I won’t be writing anymore.  I’m [...]

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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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Responsibility of Connection

May 13, 2010

There are many bluebirds where we live.  Seeing them reminds me of this fellow.  I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with him up close for about a week.  What a joy to see him everyday and have this kind of intimate encounter with him.  I felt truly honored. True connection is an honor and, [...]

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