Saying No to the Powerful force of Polarization
The elections here in America are now over. What a relief. It was an amazing study for me to see just how polarized we all can get. When we hold on so stubbornly to a need to be “right!”, then we are unable to hear the truth of another and maybe realize that what we are saying is not that far from the other. When we are determined to see one another from a statistic or...
Read MoreHello! again…
I enjoyed the various responses I received from my recent blog post Hello!, where I discussed how connecting with people in public settings is a necessary preliminary step to creating lasting change in the world. It seemed to have inspired many, as well as trigger some deeper feelings and concerns. Paul from Oakland, California commented: “It’s a good reminder. That happens in...
Read MoreA Pro-Life Movement I would support!
I would love to join a pro-life movement! I can’t think of anything better to put my energy into. The pro-life movement I would support would take on the following tasks. To get all governments to: Create and enforce an international ban on the death penalty. Place an international tax of at least 75% on the profits of all weapon-making companies, as well as establish...
Read MoreHello!
After more than seven months of living in DC, I’m ready to talk about my amazement at how the people in DC generally don’t connect with one another. For instance, recently, while I was washing my clothes in the laundry room of my building, a woman came in; I looked up and said hello and she looked away and proceeded to do her laundry without any acknowledgement that I was...
Read MoreThe Intimate Dance of Love and Compassion
Have you discovered that Love can be even more powerful when she is accompanied by her first cousin, Compassion? For many of us, we have experienced relationships where we thought that to love someone meant to give completely and unconditionally. This is fine on the honeymoon and in a retreat space where the boundaries are clear and the hearts of all involved are open and generous....
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Peace
Originally posted at Feathered Pipe Foundation. I am excited about the retreat that I am developing with Christian de la Huerta, Karen Chrappa and the staff of Feathered Pipe Ranch -Waking the Open-hearted Warrior: Empowerment Camp, June 16 – 22. I feel this work captures the spirit of our times and will provide an arena for us to open to skills and powers urgently needed at...
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