A Missing Piece Shows up
Jonathan now remembered his given name, Ahat-Ohal-Kum; as gradually the dormant fields of his ancient lineage—his eons of engagement on uncounted worlds—began to ebb...
Tag: community
Knowledge of Freedom
“We may notice changes in ourselves, our children, and in people around us, but the deeper meaning of these changes escapes us.”—Knowledge of Freedom:...
Communion in a Grand Cathedral
I realize it’s ludicrous to think that I can explore ‘community’ and “the world” in a blog. But, since a longer treatise wouldn’t be...
Cells Unite
I’m just one cell, reporting in from the field. Things are quiet for the moment, but the rumblings of animosity between various factions seems...
The Happy Prince
My mother was the main influence in my life, at least for the time I lived at home, but I don’t think that she...
Why Self-Interest Often Prevails
Intentions that are inclusive, holistic, and concerned about the well-being of our communities can have a hard time producing a clearly focused message, especially...
A Rising Tide
Last week I met with some fellow writers, as I do twice a month. Looking back, I find myself wondering why it felt especially...
What Survives?
Mindfulness must be a wonderful quality to be able to call upon at will. In my experience, it seems that being aware of my...
Earthquakes, landslides, floods
Almost everyone agrees that our planet is showing signs of breakdown. In the spirit of that awareness, I clicked on a friend’s Facebook link:...
Beginnings and Endings
I was recently invited to join the board of the New Mexico Parkinson’s Disease Coalition (NMPDC), and the process of considering this invitation has...