walking

A walking reflectionAfter heavy wind and rainSkeletal trees Mirrored in small ponding.As I was taking photos…There was that nice looking couple who stoppedAnd the gentleman (humorously) asked if I was looking for placesTo bury a body in the bog, hmmm (funny face)There was an air of joyous sharing during this few hours of walking sunshine […]

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It’s Not Over

Craig Cree Hardegree 19 November 2024 In 2008 President Obama got 9.5 million more votes than John McCain — it was the largest landslide victory since Reagan’s win over Walter Mondale in 1984. President Obama was so strong that he ushered in a whopping 257 House seats for Democrats, compared to a paltry 178 for

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Upaya Energy

I am still within the aura of energy dispersed, like joyful rain on a hot desert gully, displacing fearful shadows. I would highly recommend a donation to Upaya and registering for the listening of these recordings. Joan Halifax 17 November 2024 Wendy Lau, Terry Tempest Williams, Rebecca Solnit, Valerie Brown, Roshi Joan Halifax at Upaya

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Gratefulness and Generosity

Joan Halifax 18 November 2024 Gratefulness and Generosity, Frank Ostaseski, Roshi Joan: Nov 24, 11-12:30 MT: free, online. A time for a pause, for community, for care, for deep appreciation. upaya.org Gratefulness and Generosity (Online 2024) Soon after you register, you will receive an email with a link to the Resource Page This was a

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As we go marching

As we go marching, marchingUnnumbered women deadGo crying through our singingTheir ancient call for breadSmall art and love and beautyTheir drudging spirits knewYes, it is bread we fight forBut we fight for roses tooAs we go marching, marchingWe bring the greater daysFor the rising of the womenMeans the rising of the race….Our lives shall not

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Upaya Awakened Action

I am still floating on the energy and stories shared this week-end. I highly recommend a donation to Upaya and registering to watch the videos from this auspicious event. The best medicine is community. This was the best medicine and teachers! Joan Halifax is with Rebecca Solnit and Valerie Brown. oorpdntsSe06e2v1mera1m144 4mc70m57t02oi mmf8ct33452mim8b8hN3  ·  TTerry Tempest Williams shared today: “My grandmother always

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