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Category: Encouragement
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The earth has its own intelligence. In Iceland there are hot springs, in Florida - cold! The entire state of Florida sits on an aquifer that not only provides all of the water needs for millions of people but is also a ridiculously wonderful way to cool off in the heat of summer.…
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According to the great mythologist, Joseph Campbell, "…we cancelled the Declaration of Independence," when we entered the First World War and re-joined the chaos of Europe. He believed that it was a turning point in American politics that has led us away from idealism and onto the slippery slope of greed,…
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How do you see the world, little dragonfly? Processing 200 images per second, compared to humans who process 24 – do you grow faster, forgive sooner, love more easily? Are there any shortcuts to wisdom? Do you know? With all that you see, what do you know? Perhaps more of what it…
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Life does surprise us. Sometimes with storms. Sometimes with unexpected friendships. Sometimes with lilies! These "Naked Ladies" were spotted on an early morning bike ride through the neighborhood. Are they genuine "Surprise Lilies," a.k.a. "Naked Ladies"? They were that morning! These lilies were nicknamed "Naked Ladies" because the leaves…
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This is a photo of my Dad when he was just a boy, only 5 years old if the date on the cart that he is smiling in is to be believed. He still smiles and laughs and makes fun of people he doesn't know. He just turned 89, and struggles with memory…
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In this case, it was faith and the man survived his folly, or was he actually working? Either way, it took some mettle to stand there and faith in a lot of things, like himself, the pilot, the time… It must be nice to be so sure of something!
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The sea oats are beautiful again this year, thanks to the abundant rainfall. Are you getting the nourishment that you need to be beautiful? (cue violins and get ready for an info-mercial…just kidding!) But if this were an advertisement, it would be for Happy Living. A story… There is a…
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Friends, paddling along together through life's currents. It's a calm evening and mild in between the storms and troubles. There's peace and quiet and a kind of welcome ordinariness, a rightness about things that begins to include the storms and troubles and the peace and quiet. All's well.
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Traveling lighter these days, letting go of lots of baggage. Are we entering a "New Age"? I know that I am, but I might be just growing up. How to tell the difference? Maybe because we are in a "New Age", I am growing up? Or maybe because of my age!…
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If you don't speak Balmerese, try not to over think it… Balmerese is the native language of the people who settled in Baltimore, Maryland. Hon Fest coming up in June!
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