Monthly Archives: May 2020

Between two waters

Posted on May 26, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, I am using a 16th century French marine expression this week. “Nager entre deux eaux.” It refers to a ship that is navigating between two currents, tossed around that it is by (possibly) strong waves. Further down, if … Continue reading →

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Observing someone’s suffering

Posted on May 19, 2020 by new desert

I am using the verb ‘observing,’ dear Ones, as it is vitally important to understand where one—including ourselves—is coming from. Awareness is key. Without pure awareness, liberation is not attainable. Yet it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do anything about this … Continue reading →

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The aliveness of our emotions

Posted on May 12, 2020 by new desert

This week feels a bit like ‘going back to basics;’ that is, to how we function. And it’s again about movies. We watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night. In it, Prof. Severus Snape subjects Harry … Continue reading →

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Are we finally turning the tide?

Posted on May 4, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, Yesterday, I came across some notes that I took a year ago while reviewing one of my favorite scenes in the movie The Lord of Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. This is when (a year ago) I … Continue reading →

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