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What I’ve Learned From Icy Puddles
I also am embracing my slow, icy puddle spring walks as training sessions for moving through chaotic times of transition. Here is what I’m learning.
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You Can Do Hard Things
Back to School is in the air. Summer always goes too quickly but I’m honestly happy to be returning to the school routine. Even before I had a child every fall I felt the back to school spirit. After all the excitement of summer its time to get down to Read more…
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A New Culture of Place
I love that local pride sells. There are cute t-shirts with the phone area code for Minneapolis. I’ve drooled over the many lovely shirts out there with the shape of the state of Minnesota and a heart on the inside. I think these shirts are all interesting because we are Read more…
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Receiving and Healing
For more than two and half years I have been walking closely with my friend Michael as he lives with brain cancer. Recently he shared his health adventure as part of a healing stories project. I was so moved by how he felt his healing began when he stopped worrying Read more…
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Why Water: A practical choice became a spiritual journey
One of my biggest weaknesses has been getting overwhelmed by the enormity and depth of our intersecting global crises. This weakness is the flip side of one of my super powers: the ability to see, synthesize, and transmit the big picture. As part of the effort to feel strong rather Read more…
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Appreciating You – New Years 2018
Happy New Year! It is my honor to be connected to you through my blog. The highlight of 2017 has been about community, colleagues, and being part of a larger movement to build regenerative culture. Wishing you a lively community of support. Emily Joyful community I invite you to Read more…
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How do we frame these times?
It’s so difficult to hold all the danger and uncertainties around us and stay active, engaged, and creative! In a single day I cycle through a bunch of different frames of mind, each with its own level of adrenaline, fear, anger, courage, and hope. Fortunately I know what shuts me Read more…
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An Open-Hearted Winter Solstice Wish
Winter solstice is approaching with the promise that the dark and cold of winter will end. The turning of the seasons is our creative teacher. For me, winter always feels like a test of my resilience. Beyond winter, these are testing times. We are all experiencing a stress that is Read more…