Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom

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Flickering Awareness

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Pat

Used with Permission — *Karen Davis Photo at Facebook’s “Open Door Dreaming”

My awareness flickers ― on and off. Have you ever had that happen to you? So many times I catch moments when I feel a special warmth and connection. I try hard to hold onto it but it fades, like how *Oriah describes so well in her poem below. Continue reading →

Acknowledgements: "Wake Up With The Beloved" - Oriah (c more...

A Talking Stick and a Poem

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Pat

Talking stick and Oriah Mountain Dreamer's book "The Invitation"

A post I read today from a fellow blogger, John Cali, started me thinking. He was asking the question, “How Do You Know If You Are Making a Positive Difference in People’s Lives?” Have you ever thought of that or, maybe, you’ve thought, “What’s the point to what I’m doing?” I remembered, one time, when I was shown how a talking-stick and a poem can make a difference. Here’s my story. Continue reading →