September 6th, 2010 at 08:00am Under Relationship+ With ourselves
I’ve noticed that folks have a favorite lens in which they view the world. For some it is the lens of the moment. Others it is the rear view mirror. And still others, view life from the filter of fear and negativity. With each perception we have three choices – will I see this experience [...]
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August 30th, 2010 at 08:00am Under Relationship+ With ourselves
This photo captured my attention because at one time I loved showing in the Pleasure Division of horse shows. It was thrilling to take a big, high stepping horse that enjoyed showing off through its paces. I worked hard to keep the experience fresh for the horse. Later as a trainer who shepherded ten to [...]
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August 23rd, 2010 at 08:00am Under Relationship+ With others+ With ourselves
Once upon a time in my life story I believed… I can’t tell you how many times my story has changed as I have learned more or even gotten tired of what I had been telling. Humans are storytellers and I am no exception. I have had sad stories, mad stories, and stories about my [...]
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August 9th, 2010 at 02:47pm Under Relationship+ With others+ With ourselves
August in Eastern Washington is thunder, lightening and fire season. As the heat rises, so do the storm clouds over the plateau. What happens when there is heat in your life? Does heat in your life cause storm clouds on the horizon? Mother Nature has a way of displaying heat and humans have a way [...]
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August 2nd, 2010 at 11:14am Under Relationship+ With ourselves
Seasons change; people change; life changes – and change brings opportunity for reacting or responding. I have been noticing my journey of change. I have been paying attention to old stories that rattle around in my head about change. And I have noticed the tendrils of fear and stress creeping into the very edges of [...]
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July 19th, 2010 at 01:01pm Under Relationship+ With others+ With ourselves
Horses have captured my heart. Horses seem to find me, especially horses that need a change with their human roommates. I say roommates because what is missing is a partnership. It is interesting. I have recently discovered that I have withheld or shielded my heart from horses for a long time. It broke my heart [...]
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July 13th, 2010 at 02:51pm Under Relationship+ With others+ With our bodies+ With ourselves
Having finished reading Geneen Roth’s book – Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything(her web site http://www.geneenroth.com/ ), I have come to realize that of the three defensive reactions I could have towards stress – flee – fight or freeze, my favorite unconscious pattern is to freeze. In fact as I contemplate [...]
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July 6th, 2010 at 01:01pm Under Relationship+ With ourselves
The 4th of July brings up thoughts of independence in all forms; independence from oppressors, monarchies, and even tyrants. Usually we think about wars fought and won. Being the victor has been cause for celebration. But what if it is time to declare a different kind of independence? What if the independence we need to [...]
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May 31st, 2010 at 01:17pm Under Relationship+ With others+ With ourselves
All spiritual teachers recommend or even require a forgiveness practice – We are not victims; we are however, unconscious participants in a tug-of-war of unmet needs. If we want to blaze new trails, we have to be willing to let go of the past and that includes letting go of hurts. Forgiveness begins with personal [...]
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May 17th, 2010 at 12:52pm Under Inward Journey+ Relationship+ With others+ With ourselves
Pruning is both an art form and act of clear vision. Pruning supports trees and such in being their most productive version of themselves. The act cuts away deadwood, damaged, weak or unproductive parts of the plant or tree. Growing up in orchard country, pruning is a yearly practice. In order to help the tree [...]
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