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Trauma is the interruption of life as we know it. I’d say we are all experiencing, whether admittedly or not, some deep shock, grief, fear, anger and serious interruption of life as we know it. Anticipatory angst is a daily internal battle we are facing with the weight of uncertainty in how to manage health care, economic depression, social justice, political propaganda and a sense of personal purpose in the world. For many of us our hierarchy of needs (work,…
Humans have a wonderful capacity to think. Despite the obvious needs and applications of an intellectual and contemplative presence in the building of culture and industry, the mind can get very carried away with its often incessant and inconvenient ruminations and certainly with the added weight of chaotic emotions as a result of trying times. With all the current external pressures, stressors and uncertainties it is essential to get a hold of how we engage in our own thinking and…
Recently while sitting on my porch I became overwhelmed with a cluster of weeds and grasses that were overtaking an area they were not “supposed” to be. I took the impulsive initiative to start pulling. I carelessly ripped out chucks and roots of climbers that were taking nutrients from my other intentionally placed plants. In one erratic sweeping gesture I unknowingly pulled out a sweet Globe Mallow I had been trying for years to get to take off. She just…
Fox has been showing up in my life a lot lately. In my dreams, on my late night walks and even in my chicken pen. Fortunately, the chicks are safe and sound. I can't really blame her, it's in her nature to find food and resources are more plentiful in the neighborhood than her normal habitat. I have come to draw some good physical boundaries while also opening my curious heart to Fox teachings. Fox is commonly associated with trickery…
