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Aphorisms and Quotes Inspire Me

Have you read Nichloas Taleb’s latest and very short book The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms? It begins with a short introduction that frames the aphorisms to follow. … Continue reading

May 21, 2012 · 16 Comments

Celebrating the Greenman Archetype

The belief that we can manage the Earth and improve on Nature is probably the ultimate expression of human conceit, but it has deep roots in the past and is … Continue reading

January 12, 2012 · 12 Comments

Live in Joy, Peace and Love

Compassion without attachment is possible. Therefore, we need to clarify the distinctions between compassion and attachment. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on … Continue reading

December 14, 2011 · 15 Comments

Birdsong: Five Minute Nature Meditations

Humans are by nature perceptive and compassionate beings in tune with nature and with others but these qualities are usually lost in the deluded busyness of  life.  The more exposure … Continue reading

November 2, 2011 · 18 Comments

Autumn: Celebrating Colors

On our early morning walk through the evergreen forest my Beloved and I were both struck by the color change in the deciduous tree leaves. In all other seasons they … Continue reading

October 10, 2011 · 25 Comments

Forever Four

My friend Zeenat of Positive Provocations has just celebrated her birthday by embracing the child within her. She’s determined to be forever four and I’m joining her. I choose also … Continue reading

October 4, 2011 · 16 Comments

On time, space and the now moment

Eckhart Tolle on the essense of spiritual awakening, time, space and the now moment.

September 22, 2011 · 19 Comments
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