the art of resting
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Lion’s Gate Portal
Image by Chil Vera from Pixabay. 8/8 Today, on August 8th (or 8/8), is the Lion’s Gate Portal. It’s a phenomenon that I have known about for some time, but wasn’t aware of its origins until recently. You may ask, what exactly is Lion’s Gate? Here’s a brief history. History Lion’s Gate is an annual event that occurs approximately…
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Moving Forward Together
One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai. Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day As Mother Earth transforms from blustery winter winds to the verdant greenery of spring, we also have the opportunity to recognize Women’s History Month—a celebration in the United States that honors women’s…
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The Heart of Community
At the heart of all that civilization has meant and developed is ‘community’ – the mutually cooperative and voluntary venture of man to assume a semblance of responsibility for his brother. Martin Luther King Jr. From my recent newsletter. I rushed through my home, heart pounding. I scanned the walls, searching. Outside, a siren shrieked…