Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Meditation: with all beings 1

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It is so important to hold all beings in our hearts these days, and every day. It matters. The energy of caring matters.

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Garden: tomato bliss

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Colors. Tastes. Shapes. Then cooking and creating with them. Heaven! First: tomato, avocado salsa Second: tomato, cucumber, feta salad Third: tomato, basil soup Fourth: slightly cooked and canned tomatoes for a cold winter day Fifth: pear tomatoes. This one plant … Continue reading →

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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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