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“Yes, there is a human nature that transcends all culture… and it is precisely our power to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances.” —Viktor Frankl I was telling some of my friends who are in their eighties and nineties about the idea that this year may be historic for breakthroughs in health and longevity.  On the near horizon we could be living decades longer. They shook their heads, “No thanks".  They are not very interested in living longer.  They are feeli

"No mud, no lotus." Popular Buddhist saying Why am I happy today?  There's the awful news out of Minnesota…I’ve gotten accounts from friends sending me info from both sides of our polarized society.   But then I did read an account which seemed somewhat objective and even-handed until more is known. No, my joy is not linked to any of that for sure! I did move my body.  That always helps my mood. Did yoga with John in the a.m. and then SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Li

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl, famous psychiatrist and survivor of the Holocaust All of you in the Wenatchee Valley know what has been going on. In this blog, I'd like to offer a reflection that particularly leans on some wisdom I gleaned recently from one of my granddaughter's college entrance essays. Let's get started. (And thank you to those who have sent photos and videos). Here in our little berg

Darkness is at its deepest, just before sunrise. Voltaire There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ...

You fail, you recover, you come back. You address the problems and work through them , Rueben Mayes In our compassion circle we have...

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." ...

“There I met my granddaughter for the first time. As I held her, I wanted to give her a gift. Surely I could come up with something very...

And it is still true, no matter how old you are -- when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together. Robert...

I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. Invictus, William Ernest Henley Yesterday my brain felt like a ping pong ball was...

For each event, use mindfulness, a sense of common humanity, and kindness to process the event in a self-compassionate way. Dr. Kristin...

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice."  Bob Marley, singer Last week we were visiting with some...

“The fundamental human experience is that of compassion." ― Joseph Campbell, The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work...

Ananda, one of the Buddha’s disciples, said to the Buddha one day. “I’ve realized that half of the path to the holy life is made of good...

"Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace." Steve Goodier, author Determined to do a little hike, my...

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Lewis B. Smedes, author, ethicist, theologian My husband...

“People tend to forget that play is serious.” ~ David Hockney The clock says a bit past midnight, then 2 a.m., then 4. What is keeping...