Not working it out, but being with

12 07 2012

Reblogged from Mindfulbalance Blog:

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We have been battered by modern times into obsessive problem solvers, but as life pares us down into only what is essential, it becomes clear that the deepest sufferings of heart and spirit cannot be solved, only witnessed and held. I have struggled with this constantly. Just recently, after being away for two weeks, I returned to a tender partner who loving uttered, "I really missed you." …

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A great blog post (above) from Karl Duffy over at Mindfulbalance.  I'm so grateful for those in my life who walk with me and hold space rather than rush to fix.  A loving silence and courage not to fix is a wonderful gift. The quote is from Mark Nepo and you can find out more about him HERE.




Contemplative Photography 12

25 06 2012

This week’s contemplative feature is on the Elements which

have fascinated humans for millenia.

Take a moment to centre yourself and your spirit,

look at and through the images.

How many elements can you see?  Three? Four? Five? Six?

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Earth – Air – Fire – Water – Wood – Metal





The Miracle of Today

4 06 2012

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle.  But I think the real miracle is not to walk on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Did you notice the tree in every picture?   Slow down…

Another post in my Miksang and Contemplative Photography series.








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