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We taught meditation and Buddhist chanting in the nonagon.  Plus Ken has wrapped copper wire around a lot of the rocks in the ground around the structure and he has the wire coming up into the middle of the nonagon.  It is possible to meditate while holding the wire and there is a noticeable energyContinue reading “The 9 sided meditation hut (the nonagon)”

occasionally, we must make do with where we are and with what we have got in front of us… presently my partner and I live in a nice neighborhood, conveniently located close to my work place and hers, and not far from my school either… but recently a family moved in downstairs which is justContinue reading “the sounds of trauma”

I realize that this post might polarize some people.  Whether it inspires them or turns them away, I feel the need to speak my mind. This country (the United States of America) has become more and more of an oligarchy over the past couple of decades.  We say we are a democracy and yet thereContinue reading “I rarely, if ever, (and I mean never) write about politics”

Life has a funny way of creating new opportunities when we make alternative choices.  I pressed the pause button on nursing school a few weeks ago, a decision I’m still undecided on – best decision?  How much do I need to rest?  I am having a little health issue but hopefully some rest will beContinue reading “staying fairly busy”

I woke up today feeling a little wobbly.  I probably throw the I Ching (the book of changes) a couple times a week on average – although some weeks I really seek its reflections. Today the I Ching suggested that I rest down and do 3 things: first, “Let go of everything.”  Second, “Make nothing.”Continue reading “Good advice from an insightful I Ching”

So I had a potent bodywork session with my friend and coach and teacher, Janet Evergreen.  She assisted me in coming back into my body, my heart, kidneys, etc. Long story short, I feel clear that I was “right” in dropping 2 of my nursing classes – I was feeling way overwhelmed – but IContinue reading “Further thoughts on nursing”

So I have begrudgingly stumbled into passing grades in nursing fundamentals, health assessment and sociology.  My pursuit of a nursing license was almost derailed due to procrastination, but fortunately the massive comprehensive final exam was easier than expected.  Of course, it does not help my situation that I am working full time.  Apparently next semesterContinue reading “December 2015”

As a child, I watched Sesame Street (and cartoons) and Mr. Rogers neighborhood.  And as a child, I did not realize how special Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood of kindness actually was. After watching these two clips below, I found myself weeping.  It takes a lot to make me cry, so maybe it was just time toContinue reading “Powerful kindness takes many forms”

I heard a story on NPR today about the traditional Polynesian sailing vessel known as Hokulei’a (out of Hawai’i).  I got the chance to see this large sailing canoe about 7 or 8 years ago in Hawai’i.  It is impressive. What is more impressive is that some ambitious voyagers are taking the craft around theContinue reading “Looking for hope about our planet’s future? Here’s a story worth sharing:”