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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Our children, our memory and our cars: a fatal triangle?
I may never stop weeping after reading The Washington Post’s feature, “Fatal Distraction: Forgetting a Child in the Backseat of a Car Is a Horrifying Mistake. Is It a Crime?” It was published in 2009, but the heartbreaking stories of children who died as a result of an accidental moment of forgetfulness are not isolated … Continue reading »
Happy Bloomsday!
“Who ever anywhere will read these written words? Signs on a white field.” Fans of James Joyce know that the incredible piece of art known as Ulysses is set in the span of one day on June 16, 1904. Joycephiles celebrate “Bloomsday” annually in Dublin (and elsewhere now) to commemorate Joyce’s life and the events … Continue reading »
Spiritual practice isn’t protection from life
Practice can be stated very simply. It is moving from a life of hurting myself and others to a life of not hurting myself and others. That seems so simple–except when we substitute for real practice some idea that we should be different or better than we are, or that our lives should be different … Continue reading »
Wordless Wednesday: Gone to the other shore
Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck (1917- 2011) Continue reading »
Sum-sum-summertime!
“There was so much space/I cut me a piece/With some fine wine/It brought peace to my mind/In the summertime…/And it rolled” – Jane’s Addiction I know everyone has been complaining about the blistering heat lately. You have La Niña to thank for the scorching temps in June, as well as the recent spate of tornadoes and … Continue reading »
Wordless Wednesday: mini grape tomatoes are ripening!
Sharing tea with the ninjas
This morning, I spent some time sitting in gassho meditation, reflecting on the Reiki Precepts. This practice is foundational to Reiki Ryoho, but there are some days where I feel like it’s the life raft I’m clinging to for dear life. Since I was a child, I have struggled with mild depression and anxiety. I’ve learned … Continue reading »
Are you ready to be the true dragon?
“As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion.” – Pema Chödrön I recently received a text from a friend of mine who has been on the spiritual path for several years now, practicing yoga, meditation and Reiki. She asked me, … Continue reading »
