Tag Archives: mindfulness

A Journey Within: 1

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

“Thank you”. Over and over again, the words welled from me. Tears flowed of gratitude, joy, release, unknown, and coming home. Driving, the winding forested road glistened all the more from the tears and the shimmer of unbridled happiness as … Continue reading →

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You really matter!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

In every way, a human being sets ripples of effects into motion countless times a day. That is a powerful, staggering, and hopeful thought. The truth of it is in every choice, every thought, every moment of mindfulness and care, … Continue reading →

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Victory for bees in Europe!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Copied in full from an e-newsletter from Avaaz. Dear amazing Avaaz community, We did it — Europe just banned bee-killing pesticides!! Mega-corporations like Bayer threw everything they had at this, but people-power, science and good governance came out on top!! … Continue reading →

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Oneness

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It’s not a “ness,”but instead just “one.” It is a collapse, a falling in, a lack of holding on. An entering and then beginning of simultaneity – simply. Collapsing many, all is reduced. Reduction leaves one standing, yet pervasive, inclusive … Continue reading →

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Desire and non-returning

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

I’m meditating on desire, my desires, which at first glance seem few and small. But what is the comparison? I live in the most affluent country in the world, anything I desire can be had. So how am I to … Continue reading →

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