Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Meditation: beauty 2

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

How is it that a human being, or any being, experiences beauty? Heart-mind. How is it that we determine beauty or lack thereof? Heart-mind. How about appreciation, gratitude, loving-kindness, empathy, dedication? Heart-mind. Heart-mind is one “thing”, not two put together … Continue reading →

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Meditation: beauty most intimate

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Each Spring the front lawn at Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center would erupt in color. It would begin as the snow at the edges of the flower beds would give-way. Ah, crocuses. Next, would be the daffodils. Singular yellow blossoms … Continue reading →

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Meditation: fresh, turtle-ness

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The wisdom of our Elders, the Turtles.

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Meditation: fresh, humbling

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Observe, muse, be with. These three phases serve meditation practice. Each also provides gifts of their own. The natural world of Earth has existed for far longer than human beings have. As such, the Stone People, Tree People, River Beings, … Continue reading →

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Gardening like Nature

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Finally, the views and “rules” on gardening have changed. Little by little, those who have been ahead of the masses like people at Findhorn or permaculture enthusiasts, those who companion plant, and organic farmers and gardeners, are now proven scientifically … Continue reading →

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