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The Current Issue vs Old Pattern

In my experience, whatever Current Issue is on my plate to be dealt with isn't the real issue.  The real issue is the pattern of behavior that is being illuminated by the Current Issue. Case in point: I had an authority figure who seemed bent on disregarding input from me. When I looked at the...
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Passion and Serenity

As an ever-evolving human being, my intent is to stay aware of the cutting edge of my own growth. It is what I teach, preach and live (except for those Bad Hair Days, of course). Over the past 30 years, I have honed my Spiritual Warrior energy, passionate about my vision for what's possible for...
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Sin

In days of yore, when an archer missed the red bull’s eye on the target, it was called a “sin.” And back then, "sin" meant missing the mark. No biggie. And if I, as an archer, sinned to the right, I simply drew another arrow from my quiver, nocked it, adjusted my aim a bit...
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Birth > death

This last weekend, I experienced a baby shower in honor of William and Adriana Holt's twins, whose debut is imminent; and the next day was a celebration of the life of Darcy Young- Nutter.  Someone asked me if we should cancel the baby shower out of respect for Darcy. I thought about it for a...
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Being Bored

Bored – dictionary definition (mac computer) – feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. Dr. Brad Brown's definition (delivered during a training to someone who was acting bored):  giving the finger to God; refusing to engage in the moment that is on offer – a moment in which there...
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