Tightrope Walker or…
“Do you feel you’re on a tightrope? Ever vigilante and cautious with every step? Not looking down for fear of falling off the impossibly narrow strand of wire that holds you up? Are you numb – emotionless for any emotion might cause a tipping point to certain calamity? What a difficult path to walk! There is an option here. Did you not know that you can choose to leave the circus of drama, unbearable stress, and intrigue? Why, the village is nearby and will welcome you in. Its green pastures, soft, fragrant flowers, and peaceful...
read moreJust Stop
“Oh, but I have to do the laundry. Then there’s the plants that need to be watered. Haven’t dusted for ages…got to clean out the sink. Monthly finances coming up – did I get last month’s done? Hall light needs replacing: add lightbulbs to my list. Do libraries charge fines these days? Got to return that book… where did I put it? Downstairs? It’s cold this morning. Time to dig out the gloves and hat… Forgot the glove has a hole in it – add gloves to my list. Already out of milk? Add that, too. Too many things on my mind. Too many things to do....
read moreWhat is the Matter with You?
“When you are asked, “What’s the matter with you?”, it usually indicates something is wrong, out of place or unsettling for you. The question infers there is a heaviness about you; that you are carrying extra weight – a worry upon your shoulders. Taking this further, what is called “matter” is the visible, the tangible, the density of space. Could it be that taking “matters” into your own hands, is taking on extra density, heaviness into your life? Conversely saying, “It matters not,” is rejecting or removing what could be burdensome to you....
read moreTeach the Children
“Do you consider yourself a good person? Someone who is kind, looks out for others, trusts that all will work out, tries to see the best in yourself and your neighbor, enjoys what life has to offer you – from the simplest to the extravagant? You are known to smile at a passing stranger. You have picked up garbage in the park, not worried that others may judge you. In fact, what other people think is not something you typically fret about. If any or all these characteristics describe you, be yourself among the children and naturally teach...
read moreDigging Around
“Ever been so curious about something that you start digging around for clues, insights, details, information, inspiration, answers to unlock its mysteries? What seemed to be a task at the outset is no longer such, but a wonderful search filling your days and giving you purpose. It may be that you meet others on your inquiring path, who also share the same enthusiasm as you do in this adventurous enterprise. You had no idea when you started that a simple, initial inquiry would lead to a soul-filled journey of discovery and fulfillment. And...
read moreAllow, Allow, Allow
“It may be thought that the act of allowing is giving permission, acquiescing, permitting, saying “yes” passively, agreeing to circumstances, avoiding engagement, supporting a side…Certainly, your non-involvement gives the impression of agreeing with said situation or person, but nothing could be further from the truth. To rise above, to stay neutral, to be the observer rather than the judge demands an allowing of immense compassion rather than overt opposition to circumstances. Allowing permits the universe to come into play when the stakes...
read moreWhat Time is It, Mr. Wolf?
Do you know the game, “What time is It, Mr. Wolf?” The person who is telling the time (the wolf) stands at one end and all the other participants stand and wait at a starting point. They ask the wolf “What time is it Mr. Wolf?” The wolf then says a time, for example, “It’s three o’clock.” Participants take three steps towards the wolf. The question is repeated with participants moving forward each time. When the wolf says, “It’s dinner time”, the wolf tries to catch anybody who is running back to the starting line. If the wolf catches them,...
read moreDo You have a Choice?
“Do you have a choice where you live? In the realm of fires, floods, and earthquakes or in the tranquility of flowers, fields, and streams? In the proximity of anger, resentment, and frustration or in the room with calm, peace, and compassion? In the politics of conflicts, blame and persecution or in the community of cooperation, collaboration and sharing? In a state of fear, anxiety, and suspicion or within a heart of trust, peace, and love? Yes, you do have a choice – choices, that you make moment to moment in how you will experience your...
read moreGrandiosity Not Required
“Is it mowing the lawn or raking the leaves that does it? Is it doing the dishes or wrapping a present? Perhaps it’s watching a favorite movie or making a model airplane. Could it be folding the laundry or ironing the one “needs ironing” shirt? Maybe it’s picking out a birthday card or washing the car? Listening to the rain on the windowpane or staring at a crackling fire? Taking the dog for a walk? Or you go it alone? Savoring that first brew in the morning might be the ticket or finally getting to bed after a full day. Whatever...
read moreCommunity
“Think of the words that are similar to “community”. Come, commute, commune (both action and subject), communion, commentary, communal, committee, communication, commit…all are non-isolating by definition for they necessitate an engagement of more than one- even if that engagement is solely based on an extension of self as in “commit”. Quoting John Donne, “No man is an island”, has never been as significant at now. You are being called to be part of, partake of, participate in, partner with, pair off with, not only your life but the...
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Wherever You Are
One In A Million Dragon