Meditation: conscientiousness and one’s Path

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Life builds upon itself here on Planet Earth. Rings of trees display this, as does the spiritual Path for humans. From previous lives and the cycles within this one, each of us is making ourselves brand new, constantly. Each new experience born of our outer existence or our inner dimensions combines freshly with whatever was our sensed ground of being and familiarity. Personal growth rings.

Whether it be “noticing the usually not noticed” or singing a prayer for all beings, a moment of gratitude or carrying an insect outside, one’s Presence is, through pervasion, overtaking the brambles of the self. Slowly, self focus, self importance, and self entitlement decrease, denuded by waves of gratitude, thoughtfulness, and kindness.

Pause. Can you feel your Path?

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Meditation: conscientiousness and thoughtfulness

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

We revisit the subject of conscientiousness which is rooted in and a demonstration of thoughtfulness.

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Garden fun 5, soil follow-up

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

So far … a follow-up on Back to the Roots, No Peat/Peat Free, Potting Soil.

    • seems to provide balanced nutrition. That is observed by the variety of seeds started and that they all appear healthy.
    • seems to be non-compacting and breathe well. This is evidenced by plants that quickly put down vigorous root systems able to do so; to the point where they are already coming out the bottom of a couple of seed snails.

One advisory note: This potting soil absorbs water slowly; i.e. water runs out the bottom and pools. That is likely due to the variety of plant biomass used instead of peat, which is sponge-like. The key is to give the water time to be absorbed, which can take over an hour. However, it seems that, with patience while also not leaving the plant drowning for a day, this potting soil absorbs well and plants are satisfied. Slow absorption might also indicate that the soil medium dries out less quickly than peat; but, my plants are not big enough yet to make that assessment.

Addendum: The two freshly potted geraniums are very happy. For them, too, water has to pool in their dishes in order to be properly absorbed.

Happy growing!

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Meditation: bodhimind 6, here for all

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

simple. present, presence.

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Meditation: bodhimind 5, life and possibilities

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A friend and colleague of mine passed recently, released from suffering. A radiant being,  present to everyone. Each moment is a passing also: a transition, a leaving and embarking into the next moment, which -in truth- is an unknown and brand new. To contemplate this, deeply reflect upon both the transitory nature of each moment and the newness of the same. Doing so can open our mind and heart to presence and relatedness freshly. Please give yourself this gift. Please give all whom you encounter that which might integrate into and open up within you from doing so.

Life is limitless possibilities. Live from that wisdom.

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