Gratitude
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The Path
So you,too,tread the pathto the sacred?Share with me your observations. I feel like a memberof a secret society,where identifying fellow-travelerstakes great sensitivityand the practical skillsof silence and patience,until the light of another–unexpectedly–touches me. And…? I anticipate (and find) joywhile being… Continue reading
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Seeing
The scales fell from his eyes,and for the first time he sawthe nothingness in their stare,the empty ache of their longing,the unbridgeable distance between their hearts;he knew no going back. The scales had beenboth curse and grace;the former he'd known;the… Continue reading
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Doing What We Can
I feel small today,sitting in the presence of Eboo Pateland a panel of volunteer participants,who have, it seems,done more to advance the cause of world peaceby the age of 30,than I will in my lifetime. But then I remind myselfof… Continue reading
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My Job
There are times I think,"No one else in the worldholds the knowledge and experienceto do my job." And there are times I think,"The job I docould sink into oblivion this afternoonwith nary a ripple in the pond." So what do… Continue reading
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
On a scale of 0ne to ten,his pain hovers at eight. "Why complain." It's not a question;it's a statement. Even his partner can forgethis love's daily struggle for normalcy. The only logical option?Carry on. Self-pity denies life,and life is what… Continue reading
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India, July 31, 2012
670 million people without power1/10 of the world's populationtwice as many people as live in the UStemperatures over 100 can you imagine? count your blessingsyou could live there, not here;it wasn't your choice Text and image © 2012 by Dirk… Continue reading
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What We’re Missing
Give me a reasonwhy life in this seasonshould seem so unbearably bland. With num'rous attractionsand endless distractionsthere's something we don't understand. We're missing the essence,don't pause in the presenceof silence, of people, of land. Text and image © 2012 by… Continue reading
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To Choose Tranquility
3:00 AM.Why am I awake?Odd dreams, perhaps? I scan myself: Seems nothing troubles the mind. A slight shift eases an ache in my back. Work is hours away. I find no logic for disturbance. So I tell myself: Enjoy the moment. Make… Continue reading
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The Self-Made Man
Ah,the myth of the self-made man(or woman). No such thing. However you define success(and there are many ways to do so),it's not something you achieve alone. If you believe you've "made it"because of your own dedication and hard work,your are… Continue reading
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Water of Life
follow with methis rainbow that leadsto the mountain of dreams worth the schlep at the end of that arcwaits a swimming hole;we bathe therein the holy water of life that for which you thirst…eternally quenched Text and image © 2012… Continue reading