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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Posted on July 16, 2025
in Meditation & Journaling at Ashby Ponds, Originality, Spirituality, Walking
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“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than one seeks.” John Muir Walking mindfully in wooded spaces is a pleasure and necessity for mental and physical wellbeing. However, you may not find wilderness close to where you live, because it would mean an uncultivated tract of land, deep and dense with majestic trees and undergrowth, uninhabited by humans, inhabited by forest critters and blessed with solitude. I do not suggest trekking through unfamiliar woods alone. Ask a friend to accompany you. My husband and I used to explore new treks together. The appeal of adventure midst the grandeur of towering trees and charm of ferny undergrowth was tantalizing. The great variety of flora growing without human intervention energized us, as did the vibrant colors, nature sounds, and refreshing scents. Watercolor...

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Tuesday, June 4, 2025

Posted on June 3, 2025
in Flourishing, Meditation, Originality, Spirituality, Well Being
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Most of us in today’s world prefer our meditation practice easy and brief. Because of this we leave behind a lot from the world’s rich contemplative traditions. We morph the practice to user-friendly forms. To gain self-awareness, insights into the subtleties of consciousness and achieve lasting positive traits require lifelong dedication. In addition, ethical attitude and moral guidelines are crucial. What we abandon is ignored or forgotten. A strong motivation to practice for the benefit of All requires complete trust and deep reverence for the practice, dedication to the books and principles that make the practice possible, a good teacher, supportive circle of friends on the path who are themselves dedicated to practice. Finally, a supportive culture that recognizes the people who devote themselves to embody virtues of attention, self-awareness, patience,...

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