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Ram Dass – “Heaven and Hell”

A story from Ram Dass’ “How can I Help?” A big, tough samurai once went to see a little monk.  “Monk,” he said, in a voice accustomed to instant obedience; “teach me about heaven and […]

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The Note that Life Has Sent to Me

I am experiencing a class called “Foundations for Living” through the Center for Conscious Living in Moorestown, NJ.  This class has been amazingly transformative for me in showing me the power of our Minds to […]

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The Power of Choice

So here I was just needing to write something, anything, but having the experience of “writer’s block” that is usually very foreign to me.  Usually, inspiration channels through me like breath in a way that […]

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That is Where You’ll Find Me

Climbing up the Mountain, Hiking up the Trail, That is where you’ll find me, Searching without fail.   Basking in the Sunshine, Walking in the Moonlight, That is where you’ll  find me, If you look […]

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Winter Thaw

Basking in the glow of promise, Expecting nothing in return, I lapse into the warmth of your Divinity And fall into the arms of Inspiration.   I laid there once, seeking the end, Now I […]

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Fast Forward

I sink into the depths of despair, Seeing no hope, no choice and no way out. I want so desperately for you to turn back the hands of time, And to simply change your mind. […]

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Today, Tomorrow, Forever

I am sorry my babies, I could not end your tears Or comfort your sobs, Or keep your world from falling apart, Like puzzle knocked to the floor.   How I would change this moment, […]

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The Choice is Ours to Make

I need not be with you to Love you, I need not embrace you to hold you in my mind, I need not wipe your tears to comfort you, Or brush the hair from your […]

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