Can we hold differences gently when hatred burns?

October 17, 2025
differences
Someone recently said to another, "Thank you for holding our differences with such gentleness." Thing is, I know people who feel hatred and a desire to harm others that it's almost impossible. Who am I kidding? It IS impossible. Fully impossible. Gentleness has its limits We like to...
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4 Comments · Inspiration, Opinion

The problem with an open heart

October 25, 2023
open-heart
What? You don't think there's any problem with an open heart? You believe that's the way we should all live? Oh, I agree. It's a beautiful way to live. The problem...
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12 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Spirituality

World on fire: what you can do to help

October 21, 2023
what-you-can-do
The entire world is on fire, whether you realize it or not. Many are suffering physically and emotionally. People you know ... as well as many you do not...
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1 Comments · Inspiration, Soul School, Spirituality

The death of what you thought

October 17, 2023
Been around the block a time or two, and I think you have, too. And yet, we do have our illusions. Our hopes and dreams. And what we thought. Someone in one...
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18 Comments · Blog, Inspiration

The state of the world: looking for the dawn

October 14, 2023
state-of-the-world
I can't just ignore the state of the world, especially since something's on my mind. The state of the world today calls for responding with both nuance and more...
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6 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Why you should take a breath (or more) before sharing that

October 10, 2023
grievances
I follow the posts of a FB friend who is a psychologist.  A recent post got my attention because it involves one of the most destructive things to any relationship:...
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10 Comments · Opinion

Easy fall vegetable side dish that’s tasty, too!

October 5, 2023
easy-vegetable-side-dish
Who doesn't love a sweet potato? It's high in beta-carotene, fiber and antioxidants: a great vegetable and so easy to prepare. Such an easy falll vegetable side dish...
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4 Comments · Recipes

“Life’s too mysterious, don’t take it ser...

October 4, 2023
life's-too-mysterious
Life's too mysterious, don't take it serious! For years I had this saying up in my house and I thought about it again the other month when a favorite cousin called...
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Would you go back and do it all again? The same way?

October 2, 2023
do-it-all-again
I would. I would do it all again. The very same way. All of it. Even the shit parts. The heartbreak. The grief. The difficult...
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15 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Blog, Opinion, Soul School, Spirituality

A simple exercise to access more love in your life

September 28, 2023
open-heart
  When you live with an open heart, you're vulnerable... ....and don't I know it. Not everyone sees the open heart for what it is--or respects it as they...
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4 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Spirituality

Quinoa with vegetables recipe

September 26, 2023
Quinoa is a high-protein grain (or seed) that's even better for us than brown rice. Plus it has interesting vitamin health benefits, including providing nutrients like...
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10 Comments · Blog, Recipes

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