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Yes to a New Challenge

Tom Parish instigated my blog, saying, “I’ll set it up, all you have to do is write.” Hmmmm Several years later, he added his voice to others, saying, “Write a book.” Double Hmmmmm. It seems that others now have the need to create projects for me – “make an MP3 out of your book” –...
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Sacred/Morbid

Sacred/Morbid In my meditation today, what became crystal clear is that I have choice – I actually can view my life through the lens of “all is sacred” … or, only those things I like are sacred, the things I don’t like are morbid in some way …. or, it’s all morbid, really. (I really...
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Boundaries and Systems

Boundaries are occupying consideration in my life, because I am so good in some areas, and a doofus in others. At the moment, I am considering the role of boundaries inside systems. My body is a complex interaction of organs, hormones, neural networks, blood, etc. I expect my adrenals to do what they are designed...
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Being Positioned/Taking a Stand

IN THE MORE TO LIFE CONTEXT: Being Positioned sounds like – I’m right, You’re wrong … I know how you and “it” should (or shouldn’t) be … I say NO to all lifeshocks that indicate any difference of opinion – relentlessly glued to a point of view that is fed by some form of fear....
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Making a YOU TURN

In a chat with my friend Eddie, this phrase popped up in the conversation. I really like this phrase – especially for those of us who are committed to serving the Greater Good… whether it’s volunteering for non-profits, or youth teams or religious institutions or shelters for the homeless, the battered. I’ve been involved with...
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