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Harbor: Here, Now
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
Harbor: There’s No Place Like Home
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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Tagged compassion, connection, home, Love, pets, rescue, UU 1st Principle, UU 7th Principle
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Harbor: Parenting
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
Harbor: Seeing, Hearing, Valuing
“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
Harbor: Instructions in Joy
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
Harbor: Would You Harbor Me?
Would you harbor me? Would I harbor you? Would you harbor a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, a heretic, convict, or spy? Would you harbor a runaway woman or child, a poet, a prophet, a king? Would you harbor an … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connection, drought, Earth, fear, Love, service, UU 1st Principle, UU 7th Principle
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Harbor: Rest and Reflect
“What? No Words today?” inquired the Doe. 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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