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1. Freedom and Flow–very much connected, both inner and outer. The freedom leads to flow and, in turn, flow enhances the quality and experience of freedom. 2. Gentleness, Tenderness, and Touch–three relateds that constitute The Best of Love. In those, … Continue reading →

Information. Affirmation. Connection. Passion (for someone or something). Things or Money. I think, though, there is something much larger, significant, and meaningful that is desired, too. Everyone wants to be understood, loved, and appreciated (sometimes these latter two take the … Continue reading →

The only, of course, being change–such as what we see happening with blinding speed and a lack of common sense in our time. Much that is caring is no longer the “business” of governments, busy with their various entitlements and … Continue reading →

“Walls windows trees, waves coming through You be in me and I’ll be in you Together in eternity Some kind of ecstasy got a hold on me” –Bruce Cockburn, “Wondering Where the Lions Are”

Give all, give all for love Our maximal gifts of self Hold nothing back And never question why. ……………………….. further reflections–One must dare and risk in order to authentically and fully live and love. *Acceptance and letting go are the … Continue reading →

(previously posted on January 21, 2013) “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” “The goal of the journey is to discover yourself as consciousness.”–Joseph Campbell, (All Campbell quotes quoted on this blog are from Reflections on the … Continue reading →

The Thrill of the Grass

“Being distracted reduces our empathy for others and blunts responses in the brain. So it’s possible that being distracted may also reduce our own happiness.”–Sylvia Morelli, TIME July 8-15, 2013 …………… So if kids and other e-media users want to … Continue reading →

we are very fortunate to have what might be termed scarce or rare moments of being with another person, someone else. In those precious moments, connection, obviously, but moreover light, warmth, gentleness, tenderness, touch, kindness, deep empathy, trust, maximal closeness and … Continue reading →

Thomson, MacDonald, and Harris were the first great artists of the 20th century, but because they focused on landscapes exclusively, they lacked the range and variety of Alex Colville’s work. Colville subtly and deeply affected my consciousness and sensibility. His … Continue reading →