We live on a lake in Washington with an old dock. Often we see various forms of wildlife on the water – ducks, geese and other waterfowl. Today I saw something I’ve not seen before: a wounded goose. At first I noticed his walk…it was a bit “off”. As I looked closer, I saw that his left wing was damaged. He is unable to fly or spread his entire wingspan yet
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"No change too small; no vision too large; no moment too soon." ~Lorrie Jones If our brains are plastic, if our genes are influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, and environment, if such behaviors as compassion and kindness reduce stress and boost our immune systems, then the notion that we are directly involved in our own evolution begins to look less
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"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell you r way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments and life itself is grace." ~ Frederick Buechner, Listening to Your Life There is much being
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