Philosophers, Poets & the $64,000 Question (re-run)
“Do I prefer to grow up and relate to life directly, or do I choose to live and die in fear? ” — Pema Chödrön Hello all! I have once again been a blogger slacker, so I wanted to stop by and at least say hello. If you would like to read more about my activities during this blogger slacker time, you can find a post on that here, on the Spirituality of Grief Blog. In the meantime, I wanted to do a few re-runs of everyone’s favorite blog posts. Nothing wrong with a double dip now and then! 😀 This was originally posted about a year ago, enjoy! ~~~Today I had one of...
Read MoreHappenings at MABA
This pic was lifted from the MABA site, but this is what it looks like out there as the sun comes up. It’s a gorgeous and peaceful place. The monastics are going to be entering into their winter retreat, but I wanted to post this for New Year’s Eve and the winter study groups. Happy New Year to all of you, peace and blessings and good vibes! The rest is a straight cut/paste from their flier. I hope this finds all well and at peace. I will post again in 2011! Dear Friends, See information from MABA below on 1. New Year’s Blessing Assembly 2. Monastic Retreat Schedule 3....
Read MoreWinter Solstice Chant for Peace
Hello All 🙂 I have been a blogger slacker again this month, BUT! Just in time for Tuesday, which is not only the Winter Solstice, but a full lunar eclipse, I wanted to let you know about the Chants for Peace. For non-St. Louis folks, check in your own city as well– this is a nationwide event. I probably won’t make it back here before next weekend, so whatever you may celebrate this year–Happy Merry Everything. May we all have what we need, see the Light in ourselves and each other, find warmth in the glow of family and friends, and see joy in the faces of children. So...
Read MoreMeditation and Attention Span
Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of the spirit… ~~Jeremy Taylor I took this pic of the flowers with the small Buddha out at MABA, the Mid America Buddhist Association. It was a day of choosing focus and the flowers in direct focus with Buddha in the back seemed to capture if for me. MABA is a gorgeous place and one of many places in the St. Louis area to learn more about meditation. St. Louis offers meditation and prayer opportunities in nearly every faith tradition or practice, as do most cities. If you are looking for suggestions about places to check...
Read MoreThe Lost Generation
A palindrome is a word or phrase that can be read the same backward or forwards, like the word Bob or Mom, or whatever. This video, called The Lost Generation, is an amazingly cool example of this. This young woman speaks of her generation and all the projections and fears we all have about them and how they can turn it around. Well worth the couple of minutes for the art alone. This kid won a prize from AARP for this. I love this vid–one of my all time faves. Have a great day! peace 🙂 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA]
Read MoreA Day of Mindfulness seminar and retreat
This is an event fyi…I have known Bridget for years, she’s a great teacher, this promises to be a lovely day. There is a lovely labyrinth at Mercy Center as well if you make it out there. peace 🙂 Taking Refuge in the Present Moment Saturday, November 6, 2010 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ** Optional 2nd retreat day, Sunday, November 7, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday ** Mercy Center, 2039 N. Geyer Rd, St Louis, MO By Donation * Sylvia Boorstein defines mindfulness in this way: Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of present experience. . . It isn’t more complicated than that. ...
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