Category: present

Wrapping Christmas Presents of Any Shapes and Sizes

December 21, 2022
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Probably the most-wanted skill during this holiday season! (Video courtesy of Tracie Garrett) …

Being Present Over Perfect

April 23, 2022
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I was recently standing at the kitchen sink doing the usual dinner time prep. As I stood and watched my children run happily through our yard gathering all sorts of items to create their own “house” in their tree fort, I was reminded of a bittersweet thought. These childhood moments are present, yet fleeting. I…

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A Personal Perspective: Letting Go of Your Past Is the Beginning of Possibility

April 1, 2022
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I’ve been on countless spiritual retreats in my life: days, weekends, weeks, and ten-day stretches during which I sat in meditation listened to spiritual teachings and took long walks without distraction (other than my mind). I almost always come home from a retreat with a sense of peace, deep well-being, overall calmness, and even joy. Post-retreat, when I return…

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Meditation on the Power of the Present Moment

March 2, 2022
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Allyson Pimentel, UCLA meditation trainer, provided a guided meditation podcast focused on the power of the present moment. Her meditation, titled Mindfulness and Lineage explores the present moment as the encapsulation of all that has happened in our past along with the potentiality to shape our future. The present moment provides us with the opportunity to reflect on our…

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