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Nurturing the Gift of Seeking is about a spiritual "destination," a journey within, a new beginning, that eventually takes us where we are meant to arrive. Some call it Home, yet I am not sure what Home means, and where it is. Enjoy the journey, dear Ones! On this journey, what matters, first and foremost, is our seeking spirit. And the seed of perseverance--or faith, if you will. Happy journey, dear fellow Sisters and Brothers!

Departing from the path

Posted on January 12, 2021 by new desert

What is the path, our path, dear Ones? And is there such a thing as a path? I was watching Alice in Wonderland yesterday. A movie that talks about the path. At some point, Bayard the basset hound is trying … Continue reading →

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Exploring the practice of Surrender – Jan. 17 @ 2pm EST (New York)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by new desert

Please join Gilles Asselin for an exploration of what it means to “surrender.” Gilles will offer a presentation about surrender, its importance as an inner practice, its benefits and the questions we may have at various stages on our life … Continue reading →

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Embracing more fluidity

Posted on January 5, 2021 by new desert

Dear Ones, Not long ago, we started a fresh dance; one that will take us into another 365-days journey. We climbed the mountain of 2020 and here we are, past the peak, envisioning new possibilities. What will 2021 be made … Continue reading →

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How do we evaluate our spiritual progress?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, Evaluating our spiritual progress feels like a valuable query and yet it is not one we can address easily. I was prompted to reflect on the matter because someone, out of the blue two days ago, liked a … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be spiritual?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by new desert

DECEMBER 29, 2020 @ 3:00 pm EST (New York time) Please join spiritual coach Gilles Asselin for a presentation of what it means to be spiritual in these trying times. Gilles will offer a short presentation about spirituality, its benefits … Continue reading →

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The Opening of the Heart

Posted on December 14, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, On the spiritual path, one of the most valuable benefits is the Opening of the Heart. Such a manifestation opens up the floodgates of love, compassion and gratitude, eventually transforming a person’s life and revealing her or his … Continue reading →

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Connecting Equanimity and Divine Will

Posted on December 8, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, An exercise in spiritual equilibrium this week, it seems; yet as we ask questions, we receive answers, at one point or another. Trust the Universe! For quite some time, I have been asking myself “What does it mean … Continue reading →

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How have we changed?

Posted on December 1, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, I am obviously asking “how have we changed?” since the beginning of the year upon which the curtain will soon be drawn. I could just have asked: How have we grown in 2020? Did we move—especially within—at a … Continue reading →

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The ephemerality of relationships

Posted on November 24, 2020 by new desert

Dear Ones, I wanted to talk about the “meaning of relationships,” yet “ephemeral” sounds more to the point of what I would like to share. I believe the end of a year, and more specifically that of 2020—marking a break … Continue reading →

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What are we grateful for in 2020?

Posted on November 17, 2020 by new desert

It is the question of the month, certainly in the US, and perhaps in the rest of the world as well, after such an unsettling progression of events this year. Our son’s virtual class was asked the same question yesterday … Continue reading →

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