Monthly Archives: November 2015

Harbor: Here, Now

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Bob Patrick

During the 1990’s I discovered the writings of Buddhist Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. From his simple writing style, I learned to practice mindfulness meditation.  To my great delight, in 2000 I was able to spend a week in retreat … Continue reading →

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Harbor: There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on November 29, 2015 by admin

Those big eyes stare at me from the Facebook posts … Ringo, Bailey, Kyleigh, Anastasia, Constance, Harriet, Ross … the list goes on and on. Big, sad, longing eyes of dogs and cats seeking forever homes, posted by friends on … Continue reading →

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Harbor: Rest and Relaxation

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Bob Patrick

“What?  No Words today?”  inquired the Dolphin. That’s right.  On Saturdays, we take a writing break, but we hope that you will look back through this week’s reflections or the month of November and find one that you have not … Continue reading →

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Harbor: Parenting

Posted on November 27, 2015 by admin

We trust that beyond the absence, there is a presence.  That beyond the pain, there can be healing.  That beyond the hurting, there may be forgiveness. That beyond the silence, there may be the Word.  That beyond the Word, there … Continue reading →

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Harbor: Seeing, Hearing, Valuing

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Bob Patrick

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”   Brene Brown I suspect … Continue reading →

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Harbor: Instructions in Joy

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Bob Patrick

Mindful Mary Oliver Every day I see or hear something that more or less kills me with delight, that leaves me like a needle in the haystack of light. It was what I was born for – to look, to … Continue reading →

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Harbor: For Going Out Again

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Bob Patrick

I’ve read another report of research on the positive effects of smiling.  The latest indicates that not only does choosing to smile have a positive effect on those around us, but it actually lowers our own blood pressure and stress … Continue reading →

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