Monthly Archives: August 2023

The art of practicing life

What if your practice is an art form…Not a path, but an expression. Elena brower Creation, without an agenda. Manifesting, simply to create. For the sheer joy of it. Art for art’s sake: what’s your art of life? Singing? Writing? Drawing? Making noruishing meals? Having a light heart and spreading happiness? Really listening to others? […]

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Sometimes you just need a smile

This rare bird sighting happened only days ago, on the other side of the lake. We believe the sunny and warm conditions were favorable for it to come out of hiding. It stayed around for quite some time, but it is unclear whether this bird was feeding, preening, or both. Although solitary, it was quite […]

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The story becomes what it is that we tell

Our life is our story. No one creates our own story but us. We tell it ourselves, others simply reflect that back to us. I’ve never been good with plants. I trip over four-leaf clovers. This time of year is overwhelmingly busy. I make time to relax and connect with loved ones each day. She […]

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A handy reminder

Of all the reasons you might draw someone into your life,one would never be to find their faults. Mike Dooley Holy wow. I needed this reminder, though. Of course, and thank You. (Dangit.)

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Fun with descriptions in six words

I have to tell you how much fun I am having with this concept! The idea is that you describe something in six words — no more, no less. I started by playing with imaginary epigraphs: what would make for an interesting tombstone to stumble across? (PS — these could be writing prompts, too…) I […]

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