Monthly Archives: July 2011

Cairn

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Cairn: A heap of stones piled up as a memorial or landmark. When you stack a cairn, the larger the base stone is…the taller the finished cairn can become. If cairn building is seen as a metaphor for being on … Continue reading →

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The Gathering Wave

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

In between every single breaking wave the tide recedes and forms into the next gathering wave.  The spent energy is pulled into what is approaching the shore and becomes the deep trough.  It is there, for us, in that place, … Continue reading →

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Poem: Candle Eternal

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Candle Eternal The flame enters our world on the day you are born. The wick of your presence is then lit and burns down deep into the wax. There is no promise made upon how tall the candle is… nor … Continue reading →

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Ashram

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

What we all could really benefit from is a place where we can go to discover our true selves.  It should be a beautiful place, with a variety of natural settings to discover, where we can really feel how we … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Truth to Spiritual Practice

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

What is spiritual practice?  Whatever you do. What is a spiritual truth? One that is the same for everyone. What is a spiritual life?  The one that you have. What is a spiritual calling?  Something that often looks grand, that … Continue reading →

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Poem: As It Is, Just Fine

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

As It Is, Just Fine I would not ask for there to be more stars in the night sky, nor have I ever felt that there were too damn many… as it is in the heavens, it is the same … Continue reading →

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The Last Time I May Ever Do Yoga

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

I walked across the fields, tall grass softening bare footed landings, almost felt like water.  I swear I can feel last night’s rains coursing through the tall blades of grass.  My favorite spot is down the hill where the chi … Continue reading →

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Honesty, Truth, Integrity.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Honesty is ripe fruit upon the branches.  Integrity is the tree.  Truth is gravity. When we speak Honestly all of the truth that we know of, in any given moment, that is Integrity.  Integrity however, can quite often be a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes God is a Water Heater

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

I was intending to head to the mountains this weekend to explore the Sanctuary once more in prep for my August True Nature Intensive and meet some great folks, relax on the porch…work on my laptop.  But then I had … Continue reading →

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Poem: Past and Future

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Past and Future With great effort do we reach behind ourselves across the threshold of pain so that the door to our past cannot close. What good would it be to lay upon the floor with no tears? Of what … Continue reading →

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