Monthly Archives: September 2024

Meditation: a field of gratitude

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

How fortunate we are. Acknowledging that in any moment generates a field of gratitude. Then, when that acknowledgement is wished forward for others and all beings, a field goes out from us. And, when this is done within a group, … Continue reading →

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Deep dives into the issues of our times

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

One of the few radio stations where I live is an activist, information-based station that is funded only and completely by listeners, KCEI. No corporate, public broadcasting, or other organized sources of funds. The station is decidedly left-of-center, people of … Continue reading →

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Meditation: simple presence 2, gratitude

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

How one begins a meditation sitting/session sets the tone. It supports the session by orienting the mind, aligning one. We begin with gratitude, then do the simple, yet deep, technique used Tuesday.

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Meditation: gentle Presence 1

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

We come back to a simple technique which combines factors that we have used before. The sense of Presence, brought forefront in many ways through our practice, is one aspect or feature of this technique. The heart another. The fresh … Continue reading →

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Garden: primal forms

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Just like an egg yolk and its albumen. These tomato seeds display a primordial form which Mother Earth invented and then has used countless times, for myriad and diverse life forms. Clearly, the “egg” is an excellent way to bring … Continue reading →

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