Category: Nature
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Spring, Gratitude, and The Medicine Wheel
Alicia Daniel, my friend and colleague, and a field naturalist at UVM, was the guest presenter in my class this week. Her theme was “Spring and the Medicine Wheel”. Although it had been snowing and raining for over 24 hours, Alicia gamely took the class to a nearby natural area to look for signs of…
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The Buddhist and the Shaman
We are nearing the end of a thaw. The past three days have been warm, and we have had rain. There is little snow left on the ground, and what snow remains tends to be in the woods. This is a process that repeats throughout the winter, a series of mid-winter springs. I having been…
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Notable Blogs: 9/28/10
Here are this week’s Notable Blogs. As always, there are many more outstanding blog posts than I could possible acknowledge here. This week we focus on some of the challenges facing First Nations individuals and peoples. We are indeed blessed to be able to hear and read so many thoughtful voices! An itinerary of thoughts…
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Courage, Hope, and Persistance in Hard Times
Elders, shamans, and healers must insist on the humanity of all people, the dignity and importance of all beings, and our birthright of joy. This is a demanding task, and we can support one another. Let us have courage, be hopeful, and persist.
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