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Pulling it all Together
Joan Borysenko brings together ideas from different traditions and disciplines to talk about the value of being present.

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Teresa 2/2/2010 2:17:03 PM
Loss has become an ongoing situation for me. My fourth granddaughter was born still on May 19, 2009. It's been almost eight months and I still cannot completely grasp this permanent and devastating loss. I like what Joan says about counting our losses before we can look to good things that might fill their place, although some losses cannot ever be "filled". I'm learning that may be part of accepting or processing the loss, that it becomes part of who you are and influences where you go and what you do with the rest of your life. And for me tremendous loss has made me acutely aware of all that I have in my life to be grateful for: my four beautiful granddaughters (one in my heart, and three in my sight), my four wonderful kids, my husband, parents, amazing friends and a great job. Louann I wish peace for you and your grandsons. My heart goes out to you. Submitted By: Teresa

Susan Jo 2/2/2010 8:19:10 AM
I appreciated the practicum Joan Borysenko offered with releasing the rocks, making the lists. At 65 I have always tried to hold on, to keep the glue from washing out of old relationships on one hand and then also pushing boldlly ahead on the other hand looking for new understandings and experiences. This has brought me to a burn out, just holding the tension. It has taken too much time and energy. I finally think in the next "30" years, I must release the responsibility I've assumed to "keep all intact" and follow the forward movement with more freedom and exuberance. Submitted By: Susan Jo

LOUANNE 2/2/2010 4:38:04 AM
My lovely daughter, died, on the 17th of January and I am faced not only with that reality but also helping her two teen age sons to heal from this tradgedy. Our way of seeing beyond this horror is to embrace the love and support of this amazing community of Camden, Maine. Schlorship funds in her memory, along with many community displays of honoring. We are so blessed to have each other and that is our focus right now. Submitted By: LOUANNE

Susan Jo 2 1/26/2010 6:24:00 AM
Paula Underwood THE WALKING PEOPLE published by Noetic Press and offerred by www.tribeoftwopress.com offers us an oral history that predates colonialization. She speaks of how this group of "passers through" rather than "belongers" knew the energy of youth and the changes life presses upon everyone. They encouraged people to "go and see." But these efforts were not done in large boats with flags, but were singular adventures of finding what is out there and bringing that information back to those they left. I have yet to see Avatar but know it is giving youth a more positive way to view what is ahead. Pointing out its limits and our prejudices is good, but if one polarizes off of something, they may miss any sweetness. Submitted By: Susan Jo

Carol Ann Conner 1/25/2010 9:58:43 AM
I am a great proponent of the premise that we must "live our questions." Time waits for no one so I don't "try to be happy" any more. I refrain from fighting, refuse to flee, commit to becoming an instrument of the flow and rhythms of my life and I do my best by saying "YES" to NOW. Be the answer you seek. Be the pray you say. Be the pain you bear. Be the gift of life. Namaste, Carol Ann Conner Submitted By: Carol Ann Conner

Finding What we seek 1/25/2010 9:08:45 AM
wisdom Submitted By: Finding What we seek

David zalonis 1/25/2010 6:47:17 AM
I try to instill thiese values in all of my youth group, It seems people my age have sent negative messages towards migrant workers and others of a less fortunate society . A conversation we had just yesterday during religious education was about a scripture in the bible that says" all good things on earth are for ALL people of earth" We had an enlightening conversation amongst the teenage members of our congregation. Submitted By: David zalonis

Carol 1/19/2010 10:08:37 AM
Transformation is a powerful word and it hinges not just on choice but more precisely on willingness. In my life it has occurred most frequently when all my choices have brought me to a point of surrender, a point where I have forsaken all judgment of myself and others and have become vulnerable enough to be chosen. When ever I have been that present to "what is," grace has sustained me and gifted me with greater awareness. Submitted By: Carol

Rob Miller 1/18/2010 11:36:54 PM
I liked your site. Submitted By: Rob Miller

ellen 1/13/2010 8:10:27 AM
Very Nice Message, Joan!! -I think it is difficult for people to see sometimes that anger drains power. I wonder how much emptier our prisons would be based on that sentiment alone! Submitted By: ellen

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