Pandemic And Life With Horses

A tree in the middle of an open field under a cloudy sky.

What a privilege to spend most of my day with horses. Life in a bubble in many ways. News keeps me apprised of how to support the pandemic practices, compassionately cheerlead the health providers/people healing, and mourn the beings who have passed. The presence of the horse is remarkable for reminding me of inner stillness.

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One-tasking as the Bridge

It is true that not everyone is inclined to turn their life upside down, head to an ashram in India, and start meditating 6-8 hours a day.  Less than a year ago, I was a non-meditator, so what changed?  Having everything and still feeling unsatisfied.  There has to be more to life than just doing…

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Being and Doing

When I saw this photo, I was struck how it epitomizes the too often duality in our lives:  being and doing.  How we struggle to find the balance.  The struggle is in our personal story. We are raised with the spirit of doing and often neglect the soul of doing–being.  As we become restless with…

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Radical Life Makeover

What happens when you live in a 12 x 16 cement room, ceiling fan, no refrigerator, window, door, no refrigerator, hot plate, and a mattress on the floor? Don’t drink the water, don’t eat most of the food, and no convenience stores around the corner. No car, no washing machine, no telephone, but there is…

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