Memories Yesterday, we rearranged our bedroom. Put up new curtains and moved three dressers around. On top of each was a collection of figurines, pictures and momentos. As I was collecting the items so that I could move the furniture; I began to experience the memories these items evoked. I felt tears well up in…
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Giving and Receiving I was on a three mile walk today. I got to thinking about doing something for someone. I didn’t want anything in return. In our language today we use terms like tit for tat or quid pro quo. These terms generally mean an even exchange of things or service. Although there are…
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Intuition Here are 10 things that people in touch with their intuition do differently. They listen to their inner voice. They take time for solitude. They create. They practice mindfulness. They observe everything. They listen to their bodies. They connect deeply with others. They pay attention to their dreams. They enjoy plenty of down time…
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Water Lou Ann and I went to a conference in Sedona on water. Not your usual kind of water. We found out about structured water, the nature of water, the spirit of water and how it could change the world. The Earth is mostly water as are we. In recent years we have learned about…
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Synchronicity and Surrender I was talking with two of our vacation rental guests at our home this afternoon. I was sharing with her the title of this blog that I share with you each day. I sang for her a couple of lines of John Denver’s Heart to Heart song. She shared that she grew…
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Forest Bathing Reminds me of Forest Gump! In the 1980’s in Japan, a phenomenon called Forest Bathing became very popular. The practice is proven by scientists to benefit physical as well as mental health. It helps lower heart rate, blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost immunity and mood and improve overall feelings of well being. …
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So much Healing Available We have been sourcing movies and entering them into our screening queue. Most will not make our festival, however they still have value. I was watching a movie on healing today. It was a beautiful meditative holistic experience. Most of the people to be healed have cancer. And almost all of…
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Illumination Lou Ann and I attended another wonderful Illuminate Film Festival team meeting this evening. It is such an honor to be with a group of committed people who want to make a difference in this world. Just like the Veg Fest folks last weekend, only a different venue. Cinema is such a powerful force…
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Together Lou Ann and I spent the weekend with three hundred like minded folks. It was a love-in. We were bonded together by our desire to make the world a better place. Specifically, to honor all sentient beings and find ways to keep them safe. We also discussed the value of personally being healthy. The…
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Choices We met a lovely husband and wife couple today at the Sedona Veg Fest. We sat down and had a wonderful Vegan meal together. Our new friend James, is an amazing artist and sculptor. He mentioned that he served in the Korean War. When lunch ended, I had a feeling of sadness. James was…
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