Category Archives: Human-ness

Meditation: luminous 2, lightness of being

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

When and how do you experience lightness of being? I experience some form of it when playing with my new feline friend, and when driving under the big sky of south-central Colorado and praying its beauty forward, when cooking -having … Continue reading →

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Meditation: tonglen giving on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

To those in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving! That is said knowing the history of the First Peoples of this land, being ashamed of it as a person of mostly European stock, and doing what I can -as a person with … Continue reading →

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Meditation: exploring joy 2, sharing it

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

First, is learning that joy has many qualities. Those will become more familiar and obvious as we “notice the usually not noticed” that is within a moment of joy, happiness or delight. Second: when in a moment of joy, happiness, … Continue reading →

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Save the dates: Jan. 7-8, 2023 online retreat

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Set the energy and tone of 2023 with reflective contemplation and meditation of what has been and what you aspire to bring forward. Such a way of entering the new year fosters fulfillment of your aspirations which benefits others, the … Continue reading →

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Meditation: warm-heartedness

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Warm-heartedness is the most meaningful present. May your Presence bless all whom you encounter and embrace, this season and always.

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