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Mind-Rut Thoughts

Most of us are oblivious to our repetitive thoughts until we experience the consequences of our actions.

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Darkness and Light

A friend sent me a note last week in which she mentioned that she had put up a few holiday lights to “ward off the dark” at this time of year. That got me thinking about the winter months and how we react to the shorter days and the darker nights. I continue to be startled by how quickly it …

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Travel Discoveries

We arrived home last Tuesday night carrying our suitcases, backpacks, and memories of our adventures in Delhi, Kathmandu, and the bucolic country of Bhutan.  As we petted up the dogs and cats, unloaded our bags, and showered for the first time in days, the dissonance between life in other countries and our home was at times bewildering and welcome. Navigating …

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Hospitality and Letting Go

Climbing a wooden ladder, I arrived at a deck overlooking the bucolic valley in Bhutan.  I removed my shoes, and entered the 300-year-old wood and brick home.  I was led into a large sunny room with an altar in an alcove.  Our group sat along the walls on cushions and rugs while the owner of the house welcomed us to …

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What Truly Matters?

I watched a short video a few months ago of the 2016 commencement address from Dean James Ryan of the School of Education at Harvard.  His speech centered on five questions he thought were important to ask oneself when navigating life.  I made a list of those questions.  It sits on my desk and I review it regularly. The fifth question …

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