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Spirit Animals
Each of you Appears at just The right moment. Hummingbird Whirring wings Distinct from the Buzzing bees. A fleeting, enduring reminder Love life, Sip nectar, Move towards Goodness. Black Bears Hibernate Heal, Look inside A Den of your Heart for...
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An Awakened Dream for Humanity
May all human beings, including children, share our many gifts, talents, skills, gorgeous essence in contribution to our beautiful world. May we hold these...
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Wishes – A Poem
Wishes
To hug
Children
Grandchildren
In strong, soft
Arms in the
Many minutes
A chocolate cake
Takes to
Bake.
To hold hands
With Dear
Friends
Feeling the warmth
Of skin touch
as they
Grieve.
To trust
That
Deaths
Protests
Dangerous Decisions
Violence
Systemic Oppression
Implode
Giving
Rise
To
Transformation
Transcendence
Equality
Wellness
Justice
Peace
Oneness.
To make
Mundane choices
Standing, gazing...
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Interrupter to Quiet Listener
Listen. People start to heal the moment they feel heard.
—Cheryl Richardson Years ago, a coach let me know I interrupted people when they talked. I...
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Evolving Ourselves as Emotional Beings
Feelings are really your GPS system for life. When you’re supposed to do something, or not supposed to do something your emotional guidance system...
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Connecting to Content of Character
“Emile De Becque: ‘I do not believe this is born in you! I do not believe it!’ Lt. Cable: ‘It is not born into...
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The Perceptions of Others are None of Your Business, or Are They?
Who we turn to for honest feedback matters on our journey to know ourselves, to own our lives, and create unique pathways of service....
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Swim – A Poem
Plunge into the icy blue. Stretch whole body long Feet flutter Underwater. Arms create the S cross top, Pulling Hands like paddles. Rhythmic breaths Blowing bubbles That tickle the belly. A Black Line Guiding Rolling head up...
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Random Realizations of An Awakened Self
We should split the sack of this culture and stick our heads out.
—Rumi How freeing to lift the heavy, red-faced blanket of shame of past...
