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Calming the Violence

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Diana Rankin

Violence is erupting as you read this, and violence will continue to explode today, tomorrow, or the next day. There is a seething anger, fueled by fear across the US and the people have had enough. What does this have … Continue reading →

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My Voting Experience  

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Diana Rankin

There was no line at my polling place this morning. As I walked toward the door a volunteer held it open for me and greeted me. Inside, three women sat at a long table, with other volunteers behind them. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Learning Patience

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Diana Rankin

In the Western/US culture in which I live, we are impatient. We do not like being in the space between what was and what is to come. Sitting in the Irish mist, I call it, because it reminds me of … Continue reading →

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As we heal, we heal the world—

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Diana Rankin

Denying the existence of evil does not heal the world of evil. Quite the contrary. It allows evil to exist and flourish. If we believe we are God/Spirit/Energy having a human experience, then we must do all we can to … Continue reading →

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Phillip’s Wisdom on Gratitude

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Diana Rankin

Gratitude, or thankfulness as some say, is a state of grace that produces in you an energy that creates the life you are meant to have. By this is meant that gratitude begets joy.             When living in gratitude, you … Continue reading →

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The Praying Shaman

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Diana Rankin

Years ago, one of my teachers, Peter, told me about a shaman he had studied with (I believe in Ecuador, but not sure of my memory here). This shaman spent the greater part of his day weeping for his tribe … Continue reading →

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My Shaman’s Journey   

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Diana Rankin

It was on my 50th birthday that I had a party and invited 50 of my friends. Each was asked to bring a present, but the catch was that they could not spend any money on the present. One of … Continue reading →

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How We Each Create War or Peace

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Diana Rankin

As hard as we try, we may not be able to put reason to what Putin is doing to Ukraine and her people. As we watch/read/listen to the news, our minds cannot comprehend that which cannot be comprehended. We may … Continue reading →

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Giving is a circle that returns to us

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Diana Rankin

To prosper we must keep our wealth in circulation, which means we must give as well as receive. When we are not giving, we are in the energy of lack. When we give freely from our hearts, we are open … Continue reading →

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12 Ways to Be the Peacemaker

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Diana Rankin

We stand at a critical moment in US history, a time when division is strong between the vaxxers and anti-vaxxers; between the Democrats and Republicans; between those who work toward the healing of the planet and those who work against … Continue reading →

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