I am completely connected with the earth–my energy is directly connected with its energy. When I step outside, into nature, I feel the most alive. The air takes on a life of its own amidst the magic of each season. In spring, the sweet smell of blossoming flowers is pure beauty. As I get older, I realize how fleeting the seasons are. I await the spring blossom season with so…
acceptance
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Poetry Friday: Wild Geese | Mary Oliver
Read moreWild Geese | Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell…
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Soft. Slow. Surrender.
Read moreSlowness remembers and hurry forgets; softness remembers and hardness forgets; surrender remembers and fear forgets. —Mark Nepa Slow. Sadness, anxiety, anger (and all unhappy emotions) thrive on speed. When my mind is racing, I am unhappy. When I am hurrying to an appointment, I am…
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Be Like Water
Read moreMy new mantra came to me during my Monday morning meditation: Be like water. It was during my first reading of the Tao Te Ching, that I realized the true supremacy of water. Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock,…
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Review: Muhammad by Deepak Chopra
Read moreRecently, I was asked to review Deepak Chopra’s latest book, Muhammad—A Story of the Last Prophet. For a long time, I have been interested to learn more about Muhammad and the Islamic religion and so, I was very excited to oblige. This book is different…
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My Boyfriend is not a Lesbian
Read moreForward: This post has nothing to do with sexuality (homosexuality, heterosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, or otherwise). Let’s save that for another time. This post has everything to do with labels. Please keep that in mind if you decide to leave a comment. Thank you. You’ve probably…
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Carousel — 10.01.10 & The Winner Is…!
Read moreEvery Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. Living a Tolerant Life: I am a huge believer in the live & let live philosophy. It’s nice to engage in friendly conversation…