Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Meditation: a bow to the monks that walked

They walked for peace through southern states, completing in Washington, D.C. For months, they walked; every day, regardless of the weather. I bow to the monks that walked, and think that their footfalls and tireless presence of peace was a … Continue reading →

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Meditation: trust in awakening 5

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Meditation: trust in awakening 4

Overall, meditation practice is one of familiarization. The focus might be one’s breath, so as to familiarize with that which is necessary for life but usually unnoticed until sickness. Features related to breath, such as rise and fall of the … Continue reading →

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Meditation: trust in awakening 3

Shake it up. Then: Relax Rest and abide Quiet The simplicity of this ancient technique belies the abundant riches that can come forward from it. Trusting in its simplicity is the key. Relaxing into its simplicity. Resting the mind in … Continue reading →

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Garden fun 14: rest and newness

Garlic cloves were planted this past weekend. Season over. I love every aspect of gardening: the creativity, Nature’s amazing constant freshness and surprises -plant, insect, and birds, food fresh picked or in deep winter born of this land and my … Continue reading →

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