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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
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Expressing Peace. Earth Peace. 23.

Earth in all its grandeur and even with all its tragedy represents peace. All it beauty and complexity, its energy and its sweetness, its grandeur and its intimacy are peaceful traits. We can be thankful.

Posted on September 5, 2014 at 9:52 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Expressing Peace. Peace Mantra. 22.

A peace mantra can be  a powerfully peaceful addition to meditation. Not necessary but potentially a plus. Do you meditate with a mantra? Mantra is thought to mean “mind protector.” Perhaps a mantra protects the mind from following distracting thoughts when one meditates. If I’ve meditated 25 years, perhaps I’ve used 25 mantras. Not necessarily […]

Posted on September 4, 2014 at 11:52 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Expressing Peace. Instant Praying. 21.

Here’s a recipe for Instant Praying. When you feel up a tree and out on a limb, or out to sea and in over your head, or backed into a corner and up against a wall, there are plenty of recommendations for calming down. Praying is the best recommendation. Praying brings peace. Better than taking a deep breath. Better than […]

Posted on September 3, 2014 at 12:55 pm by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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