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It’s Not Just a Tree
Have you ever planted a seed and watched in amazement week after week as it grows to become a plant? Did you ever wonder how such big things like plants and trees can spring from tiny seeds? When a seed … Continue reading
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Get a Good Vibe On
At the far western edge of Europe, in the southwestern corner of Portugal once thought by Europeans to be the edge of the known world, lies Sagres Point. A jagged, windswept headland that juts into the Atlantic, Sagres Point was … Continue reading
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The Wheel Goes Round
Thirty spokes of a wheel all join at a common hub, yet only the hole at the center allows the wheel to spin. – Tao Te Ching The most important part of any vessel, or container, is the holding space at its … Continue reading
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The Bamboo in You
In the tranquil garden of the Six Senses Spa at Penha Longa in Sintra, lies a stone labyrinth surrounded by still water. Lush bamboo grows beside this water. As I was exiting the labyrinth, the wind rustled the bamboo and … Continue reading
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Tune into the Flow
So many professional athletes talk about “being in the flow” when referring to that moment of performance when everything just clicks into place. Most of us are not pro-athletes, but we may have experienced one of those moments of flow … Continue reading
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The Art of Being One
There is something innately beautiful when horse and rider move together as one. Even if you’ve never ridden a horse, it’s easy to be impressed by a skilled rider demonstrating her horsemanship. Riders know that caring for their horse is a … Continue reading
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A Room of My Own
Having “a room of our own” is necessary to come in contact with our inner selves. According to Lauren Artress in her book Walking a Sacred Path this room of my own is where my inner and outer worlds can connect. … Continue reading
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My Mirror
Just minutes before I needed to leave the house to catch a flight, my browser on my computer locked up. Unaware that the browser was the problem, I asked my husband if he was having problems getting an internet connection … Continue reading
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