Category Archives: Human-ness

Independence Day celebrates necessary inter-dependence

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

On July 4th, celebrations of independence will happen across America. Backyard barbecues and picnics will culminate with fireworks lighting up the night. Independence Day marks when thirteen colonies declared that they would unite and create something that had not existed … Continue reading →

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It goes forward.

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A 91 year-old neighbor asked me to teach him meditation. He has an acute, well-trained mind that he has used throughout his personal and professional life. He is kind-hearted, of gentle spirit, and eager to learn. This man is scientifically-minded, … Continue reading →

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Road trip: water, beavers, otters?

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

I drove from southern Colorado through northern New Mexico and the panhandle of Oklahoma to be at the meditation retreat in Tahlequah, Oklahoma last week. Overall, it was a beautiful drive. Switchbacks and hairpin turns through winding treed canyons in … Continue reading →

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Homegrown update

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Check out the lettuces! These were grown hydroponically in my living room using the Kratky method (no pump). Lots has been shared with friends. Yum!

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Astrology: 2019-2020, part 6: Neptune in Pisces

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Neptune has been in Pisces since March 2012. It has come into its zenith degrees and will remain within them through 2019 and 2020. Zenith is of both a mathematical and energetic significance. Each sign of the zodiac has 30 … Continue reading →

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