Category Archives: Human-ness

The Innocence of a Child

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The image of a newborn baby laid in a manger is a striking one. It is one of innocence. I am struck at Christmas by the innocence of Christ’s untouched young mother, the faith of the man that would become … Continue reading →

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident …”

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The United States has been at several forks in the road of ethics and choice over its less than three century existence, but all of them began with the creation of this nation. In four weeks, Donald Trump will be … Continue reading →

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Nobody knows where this is going

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

My nights are filled with the dreams of others, psychic and empathic currents of the human psyche. Immigrant mothers and children worried about their future, families wondering who will be forced to leave. Black and brown people restlessly toss and … Continue reading →

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Authenticity

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Meditation directs one to integrity, to the authenticity of who and what one is, and that -deep inside- is a being of heart-mind. Protests have been happening in several US cities by people who are fearful about the policies that … Continue reading →

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Final meditation of light for the US and the outcome of the election

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

We complete this cycle of meditations holding the president-elect in the light of wisdom and compassion, while holding those who are in fear (due to promised policies he made on the campaign trail) in compassion and understanding. We also hold … Continue reading →

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