Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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Meditation: a fresh approach 6

When it comes down to it, meditation and/or Presence is pure listening.

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Garden: Happy Spring! -1

Global climate disruption is here. Last summer it made its presence known in Jaroso, CO. Jaroso is in south-central Colorado, two or five miles from the New Mexico border depending on which direction to go to the border. This little … Continue reading

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Meditation: a fresh approach 5

We drop into “experience”.    

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Meditation: a fresh approach 4

We look at the word “meditate” with this meditation. A contemplation, the direct experience of the moment, and then silence.

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Meditation: a fresh approach 3, the pause

Our fresh approach is to shamatha, peaceful or tranquil abiding. Why a newness? Because the foundational components of meditating and practice consistently mature when we are consistent them. the foundational components are the same throughout all meditation practices in all … Continue reading

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