• Mar182021
    new spring daffodils in bloom, Photo by Ilona Frey on Unsplash

    Spring and the Promise of Renewal

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    The first signs of spring, the daffodils are now blooming in my yard. I’m seeing the buds of the rhododendrons…

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  • Aug312020
    a leafless tree in the middle of water at sunset with a bright light shining from it

    Binding the Energy of Stillness and Regaining the Self

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    “When everything is moving and shifting, the only way to counteract chaos is stillness. When things feel extraordinary, strive for…

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  • Apr182020
    woman pressed against glass window with rain outside looking sad

    More Than Ever We Need Human Courtesy and Calm

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    The past month has been crazy. Every bit of news is scary. COVID-19 pandemic, the stock market crashing, the unemployment…

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  • Mar212020
    woman working from home sitting at table near a window

    Telework Plan for Health and Productivity During Stay At Home Orders

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    If you are fortunate to still have a job, chances are you are now working from home. In my own…

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  • Feb142020
    Heart with words saying: Love is like confetti. One piece is nice but not dazzling. But when you combine colors and features en masse, that's the sign of a celebration. So sprinkle the world with little bits of love. If we all throw in a little, we can cover the world. That's how we heal.

    Is Your Love Constricted or Enhanced on Valentine’s Day?

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    Valentine’s Day in the west has become a day of romantic celebration of love. However, it has not always been…

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  • Dec282019

    Hogmanay Stranger Giveaway

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  • Dec242019
    Child holding a white paper heart in hands and offering it with colorful lights around the edges. Christmas Eve 2019

    Preparing for 2019 End and 2020 Beginning

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    I’m writing this post on Christmas Eve 2019. This is one of my favorite times of the year as I…

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  • Dec212019
    sunset in the desert with stars illustrating the orbit of earth around the sun. Camus quote says: In the midst of winter, I at last discovered there was within me, an invincible summer.

    Winter Solstice Blessings

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    Winter Solstice is upon us this evening. Where I live, in Corvallis Oregon, the winter solstice occurs at 8:19 PM…

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  • Dec072019
    Graphic with a polar bear reading a book and several animals looking on. Pictures of 11 holiday titles

    Holiday Stories

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    ‘Tis the season when everyone is running around trying to prepare for the holidays, get the best bargains, and wondering…

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  • Dec022019
    red background with white sparkling lights forming a christmas tree. Free HOliday Download, picture of Chirstmas Courage inside phone with earbuds

    Christmas Courage Giveaway

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