soul stories

Walk a mile in their Moccasins…

by MJ

Have you ever reflected on this Native American saying? “Great Spirit, grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in their moccasins.” The essence of this saying has been spoken and written many different ways. My 98 year old mother and teacher, Stacy had it hanging on her entry [...]

Tagged as: compassion, empathy, great mysteries, loving kindness, mindfulness and meditation, soul stories

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Grace in the Midst of Change

by MJ

A friend recently stopped by around the holidays and left a package by my door.  Inside was a beautiful balsam fir candle from another friend who has left the island for a warmer climate, and a card from the messenger friend.  The card was especially moving with a tranquil photo of the boat Grace which [...]

Tagged as: goodness, grace, great mysteries, mindfulness and meditation, personal retreat, simply being, soul stories, spiritual practices

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Nothing to Fix or Change

by MJ

What would your life be like in this moment if you realized that there was nothing you had to fix or change about yourself? Why not pause for a moment, right now. and consider the possibility of simply “being” with everything “just as it is”. What do you see, smell, hear, taste and feel in [...]

Tagged as: great mysteries, healthyliving, personal retreat, soul stories, spiritual practices, yoga

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Taking Yourself on Retreat: Meeting People

by MJ

Have you ever decided to smile and wave to people you don’t know? My dear husband Ignatius taught me this act of kindness and I chuckle every time I reflect on his daily practice. One day I was with him and he was waving and smiling away at people walking the road as we passed [...]

Tagged as: creative expressions, great mysteries, healthy living, loving kindness, personal retreat, soul stories, spiritual practices

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