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Diversity, Fear, and Commonality
Diversity usually isn’t a popular concept in a patriarchy. In general, patriarchies value individual success over action taken for a collective good. Sadly, this can make people in a patriarchy somewhat self-focused. I think it was Ben-Hur who said, “You’re either … Continue reading
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The Necessity of Love and Compassion
One can always count on the Dalai Lama to say things like they are. And although he doesn’t specifically emphasize it, he’s great at highlighting cultural imbalances between the masculine and feminine principles. Today, it’s how each principle approaches love … Continue reading
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Prejudice, Ignorance, and The Other
“Prejudice is the child of ignorance.” Most people find prejudice and ignorance to be undesirable traits. And they are. Yet there’s an interconnectedness between the two that can be used to help remove them from our world and reclaim balance. … Continue reading
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Summer Solstice (and the Full Moon)
The summer solstice is a special time on our planet. At a physical level, for the northern hemisphere it’s when the axial tilt of Earth is closest to the sun. This creates maximum sunlight, making the summer solstice the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carole Carlton, Mother Earth, nature, summer solstice
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Instinct, Intuition, and Intellect
“Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests.” – Oprah Winfrey I’ve always found it fascinating to ponder the difference between instinct, intuition, and intellect. For me, intellect is about thinking and brain function. … Continue reading
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Wake Up People: We Are One!
“I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one race – the human race – and we are all members of it.” – Margaret Atwood This is an important quote from Margaret Atwood. It’s timely, too, … Continue reading
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Tagged absence of war, balance, compassion, con, connectedness, environmental sustainability, feminine principle, harmony, Margaret Atwood, masculine principle, oneness, patriarchy, peace, reclaiming balance
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Happy International Woman’s Day!
“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” – Brigham Young One reason our world is so out of balance these days is because the values, ideas, and wisdom that woman bring … Continue reading
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Tagged absence of war, common cause, compassion, connection, count, country, culture, environmental sustainability, feminine principle, greater good, harmony, Imagine, International Woman's Day, masculine principle, patriarchy, peace, reclaiming balance, rights, women’s education
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Dreaming with John L.
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you will join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon Almost everyone is familiar with the iconic song, Imagine, by John … Continue reading
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Love: Touching Eternity
“Love is the beauty of the soul.” – St. Augustine I believe we all have a soul. I also believe that our soul transcends time and space, so can be considered eternal. And finally, I believe that St. Augustine spoke … Continue reading
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