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Expressing Peace. Running to Peace. 46.

Only recently, after recovering from a sprained ankle, has “running to peace” been my focus. In my 30s my focus was distance, seeking longer and longer and longer runs. In my 40s my focus was speed, striving for faster and faster and faster runs. In my 50s my focus was consistency and control, running regularly […]

Posted on September 28, 2014 at 5:23 pm by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Expressing Peace. Hugs. 39.

“When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring reconciliation, healing, understanding, and much happiness.” Thich Nhat Hanh For me there is a wonderful exchange of energy, spiritual wellness, and respect when I hug and am hugged by someone. It’s a physical […]

Posted on September 21, 2014 at 12:46 pm by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Expressing Peace. Breathe. 35.

Breathe. Draw air in through your nose slowly and deeply, all the way to your belly. Hold that breath for a moment. Breathe out through your mouth. Gently push the air with your belly muscles. You probably didn’t do it. Breathing is so natural, automatic, and involuntary that to  make a special effort to do […]

Posted on September 17, 2014 at 3:16 pm by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Expressing Peace. Hearing Peace. 26.

I was hearing peace when Aunt Midge shared her story of Vivian, the pianist. Vivian, a career church organist and talented pianist, was new to Aunt Midge’s church of 60+ years. When Vivian learned that Midge was a piano instructor, she invited Midge to “play duets with me.” Vivian was 98 years old. Midge demurred initially, feeling under-skilled. […]

Posted on September 8, 2014 at 8:44 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
In: Beauty, Happiness, Healing, Inner Peace, Joy, Music, Peace, Prayer, Song, Spirituality · Tagged with: , , , ,