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[ Submit a Front Page Image ] Columns & EssaysDivine Writing Communion Selections~ See link at bottom for a formatted PDF version of this article. The answers I receive have comforted me, inspired me, and surprised me. I believe that all people can communicate with God in this fashion. I also believe that because every person’s relationship with God is unique, the words that one person receives may or may not be relevant to anyone else. I believe that no one can be closer to each of us than God. Thus, we have to seek our own counsel with God in the most private and personal way. What Do We Do Now?Thoughts stimulated by reading Martin Prechtel's book, "Secrets of the Talking Jaguar".  The Arc of a LifeThe image of an arrow curving through its trajectory has come to me countless times as the metaphor for a life lived on earth. . .  Wakeup StoriesWhat if there were wakeup stories to help us begin the day? Imagine that when you wake up in the morning, there’s time to stay in bed a little longer to enjoy your favorite breakfast and listen to a wakeup story.  Fear, Prisoners, and Roses~ Seeing beyond the superficial level I’ve been reading Robert Sardello’s book, Freeing the Soul from Fear. Towards the end of the book, he posits that one of the ways we can surmount fear . . . How Can We Practice Civil Discourse in the Public Forum?Being friends in an age of enemies It’s snowing hard in Maine this evening. Everyone who lives here will cope with it. It brings us into a single focus as people. The snowplow drivers and the police and ambulance workers serve everybody.  Separations and ConnectionsThoughts about human communication A while back my daughter and a dear friend of hers from New Zealand were talking and laughing during a Skype call. I walked through the room to get something and waved at the friend, over 9,000 miles away, who waved back.  New Latitude - Vantage Point~ CD Review ~ I love the bright colors of the landscape artwork on the cover because it is a perfect reflection of this primary colored music.  Teresa Tudury - Such Fine Things~ CD Review ~ I had the exceptional pleasure of first hearing Teresa Tudury at the Sweet Chariot Music Festival on Swan’s Island Maine in 2014. Her presence, her fluid and wild voice, guitar playing, humor and deep heart blew me away. Can Humans Become Beings of Love?What are we capable of, as human beings? Can we become perfect or divine or magnificent? We look at grand figures in history or fictional heroes and heroines and feel instinctively that that is how we should be. Yet, “becoming perfect” or growing beyond the “normal” status of humans is extraordinarily difficult. We may sometimes grumble, “Nobody’s perfect. We’re just human.”  The True Identity of HumansHow we view other humans is closely tied to how we view ourselves. Who are we? What is our identity? To me, this question is one of the central questions of life on earth. I believe that the answer goes far beyond opinions and belongs instead to the realm of scientific truth. As much as we can all finally agree that the world is round, I believe that one day we’ll all agree on a clear definition of the true identity of humans. The science that proves this will undoubtedly boggle our minds. Until then, I believe that the proof rests in our hearts. Divine Writing Communion and the Joy of Living with GodThere is also the question: “Who are you to receive a message from God? Only holy and special people can receive God’s messages.” To that, I say, “God lives in all of us and speaks to all of us.” I believe that it is now time to universally recognize that the indwelling God is equally available to all of us, without exception. A Parliament of Quotes Shout Out to Fiona Ritchie, Quiet Ambassador of Celtic Music“It is very clear that Fiona is not interested in celebrity status, but is motivated by her love of Celtic music and a desire to share these treasures with people who don’t know about them.”Creative Scotland For over thirty years Fiona Ritchie has been hosting her wonderful public radio show, "The Thistle and Shamrock". Her love for celtic music has taken her all over the world...
 moreMo' Bliss Plant Healing and Shamanism in the Deep AmazonThe shaman explains "The sacred plants are always willing to guide human beings. It is part of their mission. They want to help. All they ask for in return is the joy of healing" Help the WorldWinter Solstice
The shortest day of the year has been a time of reflection and celebration throughout human history. Please visit this link to learn about some of the traditions...Saint Nicholas
Follow the link for historian Bill Federer's highlights of the facts and myths behind the person St Nicholas...Native Plants
I was blown away when I read Toby Hemenway's seminal book, "Gaia's Garden". It is a textbook on permaculture gardening techniques, that in some sections reads like poetry.“The Epiphany of Zebediah Clump”
Watch our first film right here. Stories & PoetryA Day OffOct 29, 2018I poured a bowl of kitty kibble outside my room upstairs. Throughout the night I woke to crunching,  The Time Signature of NightSep 30, 2018The crickets sing their evening chord
the levels of their throats what note is that?  The Scent of a Lady BugSep 30, 2018Really? I said, they have a scent?
Yes, said my son, they smell sort of like fireflies. Who could imagine that? From the Editors
 What's NewWinter SolsticeDec 7, 2018Saint NicholasDec 7, 2018PietaDec 7, 2018Divine Writing Communion SelectionsOct 31, 2018A Day OffOct 29, 2018Native PlantsOct 29, 2018Magical EarthOct 29, 2018Plant Healing and Shamanism in the Deep AmazonOct 28, 2018What Do We Do Now?Oct 15, 2018The Time Signature of NightSep 30, 2018The Scent of a Lady BugSep 30, 2018Video: Creating a Culture of KindnessSep 29, 2018Deer Isle MaineAug 5, 2018    Tag Cloud~ A Chortle of Humor ~ A Concatenation of Software ~ A Dram of Health ~ A Meditation of Spirituality ~ A Murmuration of Movies ~ A Parliament of Quotes ~ A Potpourri of Resources ~ A Soupçon of Foodieness ~ A Worship of Writers and Books ~ An Antiquity of Bygone Writings ~ An Ecstasy of Nature ~ An Exaltation of Music ~ An Illumination of Art ~ An Incredulity of Cool Stuff ~ CD Review ~ Children's Stories ~ Culture ~ Economy ~ Education ~ Environment ~ Family ~ Film ~ Freedom and Human Rights ~ From the Back Porch ~ HeartQuestions ~ Interviews ~ Letters from the Compassionate Pugilist ~ Music Review ~ MusicViews - Music as a Bloodstream ~ One Longfellow Square ~ Peace ~ PhotoVoyance ~ Plays ~ Poetry ~ Service ~ Short Stories and Novellas ~ The Culture of Kindness ~ The Green Wheel ~ |
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