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February 1 – Fire of Commitment: Fired Up!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Christiana McQuain

Ever since the election I have felt burdened with worry.  I feel like we are living in a nightmare, and I have deep fear for the future of our nation and our world.  I am simply burnt out. Or am … Continue reading →

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Wings: Getting There

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Are we there yet?  The age-old cry from children in the back of the car, impatient to reach the intended destination.  Weary, cranky, eager to get this part of the trip over with so that they can get to the … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Reactions

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Bob Patrick

Throw some baking soda on some vinegar: explosive bubbles!  The opposites – alkaline and acid – combine with each other and cause a reaction that changes the make up of the substances involved.  If the alkaline and acid are equal … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Butterfly

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

This post is the third in a trio of posts inspired by butterflies. The first two can be found here and here. When the time comes for a newly-transformed butterfly to emerge from the darkness of its cocoon, it faces … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds of Patience

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

When we plant a garden, we know that what we sow is what we will eventually reap, but we must also be conscious of the fact that this is not an endeavor that provides instant gratification.  There is, inherently, a … Continue reading →

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Ecology: Nature’s Pace

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

The natural world provides us with many resources, both tangible and spiritual, but it also provides us with a living example of what is healthy and beneficial.  Nature can be a valuable teacher, if we allow ourselves to heed her … Continue reading →

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Birth: at Home

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Earlier this week a severe storm raged through this area.  The rolls of thunder shook the walls and windows of my house, as the winds caused the limbs of tall trees in our yard to scrape against the outer walls … Continue reading →

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Advent (Peace): From Within

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

“We don’t realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert; Eat, Pray, Love ‘Tis the season of overwhelm.  The weather is unbearable, the lines in the stores are … Continue reading →

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Harvest: Plants vs. Zombies

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

You are in a world where relentless zombies may attack at any moment.  You must cultivate a bountiful garden in order to ward off their hordes and emerge victorious.  Only your farming and harvesting prowess can save you… You need … Continue reading →

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Harvest: The Seeds We Sow

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

My personal journey has taken me through some very dark places.  Periods of illness, death of a loved one, financial insecurity… One of the darkest times was during my husband’s deployment to Afghanistan.  During the more-than-twelve months of his absence, … Continue reading →

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