Tag Archives: Love

Kick in the Pants

So, the universe thinks I’m a real goofball for giving in to depression yesterday – threw a bit of goodness my way, it did. Got an opportunity to go elder sit again today – that is such a precious opportunity … Continue reading →

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Posted on 13 February, 2011 by edamommy

In Search of Ebullience…

In trying to breath life back into this blog, I had thought to take a lighter tone.  Much as I try, though, it’s not easy to take that lighter tone when you don’t feel it. I read such amazing stuff … Continue reading →

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Posted on 12 February, 2011 by edamommy

We are here we are here we are here…

And the elephant smiled. “Do you see what I mean?… They’ve proved they ARE persons, no matter how small. And their whole world was saved by the smallest of All!” I’m here, too. Not so sure there’s a “yopp” in … Continue reading →

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Posted on 1 February, 2011 by edamommy

The Metta Sutta Campaign

If you are not familiar with it, Rev. Danny is trying to get a viral campaign going of folks reading the Metta Sutta in virtual solidarity for the monastics of Burma.  As reported in the The Irrawaddy: Buddhist monks at … Continue reading →

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Posted on 13 August, 2009 by edamommy

Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88

This doesn’t come as a great shock, but I’d like to note Mrs. Shriver’s passing – she was an amazing, compassionate woman. During my teen years, I volunteered often with the Special Olympics – my first job was Hugger – … Continue reading →

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Posted on 11 August, 2009 by edamommy

Lyndon Harris and his Path to Forgiveness

I found an interesting and inspiring article over at The Christian Science Monitor‘s site detailing Reverend Lyndon Harris’ struggles with forgiveness in the wake of 9/11. Finally, Harris says, he could hear these words attributed to Nelson Mandela: “Not to … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2 August, 2009 by edamommy

"For the love of wildlife"

Thought I’d share the leading article in our local paper last weekend: For the love of wildlife April 13, 2009 – 12:35 PM By Deborah Wheeler The Walton Sun Walton County Sheriff’s deputies rescue and revive raccoon. Sgt. Donald Savage … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17 April, 2009 by edamommy

Equanimity

If this embed doesn’t work, and you’ve yet to see Susan Boyle‘s performance (it went viral this weekend on the ‘net) – please click here and watch this all the way through:  YouTube – Susan Boyle – Singer – Britains … Continue reading →

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Posted on 13 April, 2009 by edamommy

Many

Molly Brown, over at Destination the Journey, today broached something that is a strong component of my practice. While you sit reading this, someone is giving birth, another is dying, another grieves the loss of a love one. Everything in … Continue reading →

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Posted on 8 January, 2009 by edamommy

Dog Noses and Mindfulness

You know, for me sitting sometimes becomes a wonderful lesson in impermanence and attachment. The silent meditation I am experiencing and enjoying may disappear in the sudden appearance of a wet dog nose in my lap. I must consciously use … Continue reading →

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Posted on 27 July, 2007 by edamommy