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April 3-Nature: Collaborative or Competitive?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by admin

I expect that when most people hear the word “nature” their minds go to the outdoors – those places that are “outside.” Some might think of the natural world – the whole of life. But my mind also thinks about human … Continue reading →

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April 2–Nature: What we do

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Bob Patrick

As I write this, I am sitting in the Baltimore airport awaiting a connection.  I’m watching people.  In fact, I sat in an airport restaurant eating lunch earlier so that I could look out and watch people.  I’ve been given … Continue reading →

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Awe & Wonder: Fear & Dread

Posted on March 27, 2016 by admin

If you search on the phrase “awe and fear” or “awe and dread” there are rich sources and wise writings on how these concepts are intertwined. There are many lessons we can take from the stories of Jesus’ life and the … Continue reading →

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Awe and Wonder: Be Kind

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Bob Patrick

I’ve seen this quotation in many places.  It reminds me of a lesson I’ve learned and re-learned over 27 years of teaching teenagers (mostly) and adults.  There was the young man whose mother was at home dying of cancer.  She … Continue reading →

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March 21–Awe and Wonder: Human Capcities

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Bob Patrick

These days I know that I am not alone in almost daily horror at the anger, violence and outright hatred that certain politicians are stirring up within pockets of American life.  I hear myself and others wondering out loud:  have … Continue reading →

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March 20-Awe & Wonder: Namaste

Posted on March 20, 2016 by admin

Throughout this month I have been paying close attention to the world around me. Noticing small changes, and large changes…  in the trees, bushes, grass, flowers, wildlife. I am in awe of Spring as this area of our Earth awakens … Continue reading →

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Awe and Wonder: Called Hope

Posted on March 15, 2016 by admin

I have experienced awe and wonder this week while in respite at the Cleveland (GA) Peer Support and Wellness Center. I loved smelling the fresh air (except when we got behind the manure truck coming back from bowling!). It was … Continue reading →

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