Tag Archives: Impermanence

The Sacredness of Death

“Dying is not predominantly a medical event, and we need to stop treating it as if it was — it’s not just about “making the best of a bad situation” — a view strongly held in our healthcare system and … Continue reading →

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Posted on 26 February, 2011 by edamommy

This is Me

This is me. Well, not literally – actually it’s my second son and a clam. And some sand and some bay water.  But I figure y’all’d get the metaphor. I’ve had an interesting life that got off to an interesting … Continue reading →

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Posted on 15 February, 2011 by edamommy

View from the Mud: Redux

Decided to edit this. Via Thubten Chodron: In his Guide to a Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Shantideva counsels us, “If something can be changed, work to change it. If it cannot, why worry, be upset, and complain?” Keeping the two quotes, … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2 October, 2010 by edamommy

Eating an Orange

Via a fantastic post on impermanence at the blog Somewhere in Dhamma, is a really juicy clip from Zen Noir. I hope you savour it as much as I did. zen noir orange scene – Watch more Videos at Vodpod. … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17 April, 2009 by edamommy

Indeed, What IS in a name?

Kunzang had some interesting thoughts on names the other day.  Well, she always posts interesting blog entries, but this one in particular I had already been thinking about. Like Kunzang, I have a more unusual name, though you’d think my … Continue reading →

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Posted on 15 April, 2009 by edamommy

Oh wow …

…I really missed the boat on this one. Talk about not being present…. Here’s a lesson in impermanence, and in the need to stay connected. There once was a man who had a major impact on my life. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Posted on 12 February, 2008 by edamommy

Impermanence

I had the fantastic fortune of going back to yoga this week. I’ve really missed it since we moved. I tried to establish a practice here, but it’s a bit crowded, and never very quiet. When yoga is properly practiced, … Continue reading →

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Posted on 10 June, 2007 by edamommy