Category Archives: Life’s Insights

What is mind?

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A few of us will be doing a short meditation retreat on the nature of mind. A statement from Je Tsong Khapa came to my mind with a smile: “the nature of mind so difficult to penetrate,” and was followed … Continue reading →

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Deep dives into the issues of our times

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

One of the few radio stations where I live is an activist, information-based station that is funded only and completely by listeners, KCEI. No corporate, public broadcasting, or other organized sources of funds. The station is decidedly left-of-center, people of … Continue reading →

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Garden: hydration

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It was that simple. I had not been watering enough. Everyone who received plants from me had amazing robust plants producing robust fruit in their gardens, but all my plants were scrawny and unhappy. My body had a rough June; … Continue reading →

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Some inspiration of unity and reciprocity with Nature

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Some videos for ideas and inspiration: 5 most epic Earth Healing projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPm2oOufnZc a homemade wildlife pond: https://youtu.be/4LvaX748pVI?si=aKFTlILds9a0xfmA we are bringing back a river with trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqLYJDXvSs new forests for greater climate protection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQ9BXkm0LI Sadhguru’s plan to plant 2.42 Billion … Continue reading →

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Meditation: joy 8, contributing to the flow

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

What to be joyous about? What to celebrate? Hmmm. My annual neurologist appointment requires a drive, an overnight hotel stay, then the drive home again. When in a “city”, there are errands to accomplish because such and such is not … Continue reading →

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