Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Garden: Happy Spring 4: blossoming

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Food for all kinds of beings! Currant bushes are the first fruit-bearing plants to blossom. They’ve been doing so for a week. Their flowers smell like honeysuckle and are tube-shaped. They and dandelions are the first pollinator food in this … Continue reading →

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Meditation: not newly created 2: embrace

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Essence. Innate. Already present.

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Meditation: not newly created

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

We reflect upon the qualities that arise or become apparent as each of us meditates; similarly the qualities one feels with appreciation, gratitude, or experiencing beauty.

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Garden: Happy Spring! – eating already (and no plastic!)

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Mother Nature is amazing!!! The Asparagus is coming up. Had it for supper on Tuesday. The Walking Onions are up adequately to cut greens to add to a sauté. Garlic greens are almost five inches tall. And Mountain Spinach (local … Continue reading →

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Meditation: Taurus full moon presence

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Using the western astrological calendar, the full moon of May is held in remembrance of the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. We contemplate that together with another reason why training in shamatha is of value.

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