It’s amazing, isn’t it, the things we learn when we are being tested. Our depth of character, our endurance levels… and who our true friends are. And sometimes even those lessons are hard on our spirit and faith. You will face difficult moments in your life. You will have times when you don’t know if […]
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Patience is not only a virtue, it is the basis of wisdom.
In this world of instant everything we have clearly forgotten that patience is an essential tenet. Our Mide’ teaching from our youth inculcated the skills of observation in nature… to patiently observe, then delve deeper into what first appeared on the surface. First we saw the color and shape, then the leaf itself, peering deeper […]
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Enter the Dark Half of the Year
The Autumnal Equinox is one of two days a year during which we have equal amounts of daylight and darkness. It marks the coming of the dark half of the year… In the time of our First Parents, around the First Fires of all the People around the world, the Elders tracked the movement of our star, […]
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“Every man is an instrument and his life the melody.”
~ Jewish Proverb You are the creator of your own destiny, just as the musician is the maker of his own music. You are the instrument of choice, and you play out your life in the tempo and style that you choose. If you were an instrument, what type would you be? Drums are the […]
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“Chance encounters open doors to success and friendships.”
Today’s world is bombarded with information from many sources, social, broadcast, print and network media, email, snail mail, and face to face conversations. Each offers a tumultuous collection of information, entertainment and… conflict. I read a disturbing message from a friend the other day that revealed this in a way I had never considered. My […]
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Empty Your Heart of Fear – Meditation
Perspective is Everything Tete is a Bayaka man, whose people live in the jungles of the Central African Republic. Honey is critically important to their nutrition, bringing much needed energy boosts. Its rarity and difficulty in procurement make it an especially tasty and delectable treat. The “difficulty in procurement” is no exaggeration. Beehives are found […]
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Grandmothers & Warriors Sleep Meditation
The Insomniacs Club You’re tired, you’ve had a long and difficult day. All you want to do is sleep. After your usual nighttime ablutions, you are finally ready to climb into bed and get some much needed rest. Nestled into the pillows and covers, lights off, dark and quiet surrounds you. Deep breath. You snuggle […]
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