Author Archives: Diana Rankin

Piper Learns Empathy

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My sister Lily was sick. It was horrible. I didn’t know what to do. At first, I was jealous because Lily was getting so much attention from our mom. More than me. Mom held Lily and talked to her all … Continue reading →

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Loving Rainbows

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I love rainbows. I love the diversity of all the different expressions of red to orange to purple to pink to blue to green to yellow. I love the burst of different colors; it’s the differences that make the beauty … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Fun Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I liked my weekend. It was extra good. I helped Mom pick up sticks. I helped cut down the grass too. I chewed on the tall stalks and made them short. And I barked at that thing Mom used to … Continue reading →

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Creating the Blue Feather

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Diana Rankin

In workshops, I’ve often challenged people to find a blue feather. It’s a way to convince ourselves that we do create what we want. There are two stories I tell when assigning the blue feather task. The first story is … Continue reading →

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Piper Scolds the Humans

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Uncle Michael came to visit. I got so excited. I love Uncle Michael. He pets me and plays ball with me. I watched him get out of his truck. He started walking to me. I got so excited. I knew … Continue reading →

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On the Way to Grace . . . Chopping Wood and Carrying Water                                      

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I guess I should have known the day wasn’t going to go as I planned when the first thing I saw when I stepped out onto the deck Sunday morning was a red tail hawk taking flight from my backyard … Continue reading →

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Piper Takes Care of Mom

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My Mom was sick. For two whole days. Two days! I took really good care of her. Honest I did. I watched her every second. Okay, I didn’t do it alone. Lily the cat helped too. I stayed next to … Continue reading →

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Morning Meditation

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Diana Rankin

In my morning meditation, I begin with a prayer, first of gratitude—a thanksgiving for life and all that has been given to me—and then I ask for healing, for myself and for everyone who has asked me to include them … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Midnight Walk

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Diana Rankin

We went for a walk one night. It was really, really late. Past my bedtime. That’s okay. I’d rather go for a walk with Mom than sleep anyway. We walked out to the meadow. It was really dark walking through … Continue reading →

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Irish Queen Maeve and the Fairy

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Diana Rankin

In ancient times, there lived a great warrior queen, Maeve by name. It is said that she was a goddess before men made her a mere mortal. At least they gave her the title of queen. No one would have … Continue reading →

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