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Quan Yin and Compassion

“You wish to speak with me?” Quan Yin spoke and her voice sang like cool water flowing over smooth stones. “Oh Goddess, Bodhisattva of Compassion, I wish to have more compassion and less judgment of others,” I said. “Compassion comes … Continue reading

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Phillip’s Wisdom on Commitment

Diana: Speak to me of commitment. Phillip: Commitment may begin with the excitement of the new. But, commitments are made only after the fire of the excitement is long past. For example, commitment to healing far surpasses the excitement of … Continue reading

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Creating the Blue Feather

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

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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Morning Meditation

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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Irish Queen Maeve and the Fairy

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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Silence and the Music of the Human Voice

I love silence. I love the peaceful quiet of my home in the early morning hours before the world is awake. I love the quiet steady hum in my vehicle with the radio off and the windows rolled up. I … Continue reading

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Sienna’s Home

This is the story of Sienna and Lacey, of that which is lost and found, of the heroine’s journey we are all asked to take. It took place several years ago with two of my rescue dogs who have long … Continue reading

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On the Way to Grace . . . Be Here Now

We wear a lot of different hats in our lives—living mini lives within our bigger life; lives that make up the fullness of who we are—mother or father, wife or husband, daughter or son, employee or employer, housekeeper and gardener, … Continue reading

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Piper Was a Bad Girl

I was a bad girl. I ate Lily’s food. That’s what bad girls do. Eat their sister’s food. I could tell Mom was really disappointed in me. I could tell by the way she looked at me. She put her … Continue reading

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