Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

About Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Deep dives into the issues of our times

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

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

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

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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Garden: drum roll … the winners are!

The keepers and will-grow-again-ers from this year’s play in the garden are: Rattlesnake Pole Beans: sweet taste and delicate texture up to five inches long. After that, pickle them or let them go to seed. (which they are doing now) … Continue reading

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