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Why are you not a feminist?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by amindfullife

“Feminism has fought no wars. It has killed no opponents. It has set up no concentration camps, starved no enemies, practiced no cruelties. Its battles have been for education, for the vote, for better working conditions, for safety in the … Continue reading →

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2014 The Engaging with a Wholeheart Project: November

Posted on November 23, 2014 by amindfullife

Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting go of ‘being cool’ and ‘always in control’. Eleven months ago I launched into this Wholeheart writing project having been deeply touched by watching the TED talks on vulnerability given by Brené Brown.  Her … Continue reading →

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2014 The Engaging with a Whole Heart Project: October

Posted on November 11, 2014 by amindfullife

Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”. So you may not have noticed, but this past month of October went past without my Engaging the Whole Heart Project post materialising.  For some reason it has been difficult … Continue reading →

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Perception and practice

Posted on February 5, 2014 by amindfullife

Today I thought I would simply share as my post the article that I wrote for ehospice.com this week.  It tells a story that continues to resonate even after twelve years.  A story of presence, of kindness, of attending with … Continue reading →

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Shadows of kindness

Posted on December 22, 2013 by amindfullife

Winter solstice Night of the long shadows Night marking winter beginnings Marking paradoxically, the return of the sun And in days to come A rebirth A new year New moments to recreate and re-envision this life Winter solstice Arriving on … Continue reading →

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Know your beasts

Posted on June 12, 2013 by amindfullife

“To ‘listen’ another soul into a condition of disclosure may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performed for another.”  Steere   Know the beast, name the beast, learn to have some tea together.  This is something … Continue reading →

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From me to you: Day9: Caregiving

Posted on April 10, 2013 by amindfullife

Originally posted on justanotherspoonie:
As a parent with health conditions or parent to a child(ren) with health conditions, what do you hope you’re doing right? As I am neither a parent with health conditions, or one who has a child…

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Dung beetle love story

Posted on February 21, 2013 by amindfullife

For the past few months there has been much in the news detailing recent scientific observations of my favorite beetle.  The dung beetle, a most amazing creature.  One that has been a totem of mine for quite some time with … Continue reading →

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Rituals of life

Posted on January 21, 2013 by amindfullife

Space. Time. Tea. Water. Chair. Quiet. All things necessary for re-starting this ritual of writing again.  Having gotten through the rituals of the end and now the beginning of the year.  The annual almost four week country wide shut down … Continue reading →

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Zinakekele – Care for yourself

Posted on December 22, 2012 by amindfullife

This time of the year is often experienced as a time for care – caring for others; caring for ourselves.  Time for rest, and time for others we care about.  Time to reflect on the blessings that are part of … Continue reading →

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