Sangha of Auspicious Companions

February 5, 2022

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From the Oldest Forest in Montana

“I had to go into the old forest seventy times before I heard it speak, and then it was only one word, ‘urgency’. Each time, I had been listening, hoping I’d hear something, as I walked carefully across the rotting spines of fallen giants, which lay in dizzying geometries atop older fallen giants, which lay upon other now buried giants — still holding their carbon, deep down into the earth, deep down into history, and yet still in service to the living — a sarcophagus of the ancient forest. No place for bulldozers.” Writer and wilderness activist Rick Bass shares more. { read more }

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For more inspiration, check out this powerful piece on, “The Animate Earth.” { more }

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Similarly, bunch of podmates referenced Carrie Newcomer’s music in their daily reflections. Picking up on the pattern, we wondered if Carrie might surprise everyone by joining our closing call. Given her 19 solo albums, a Grammy, and an Emmy, one might consider it a long shot. But the priceless works in mysterious ways. Not only did Carrie come for the song and stay for the entire 2 hours, but she was so moved by the emerging context that we are now hosting a Mystical Music Pod with her this month!

The beauty of such work is that it never really ends. It multiplies endlessly, not through the forces of markets or media, but through Nature’s innate propensity to harmonize the good. Engaging with such a movement not only benefit us but it reveals a new collective pattern that benefits all!

February 4, 2022

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You Are the Kind of (S)hero We Need

This inspirational video of the song “Hero” by the Makepeace Brothers shines a light on the qualities of (s)heroes, both those who are famous and those lesser known, who live their lives inspiring those around them. The affirming anthem gives us hope that we can each be that kind of (s)hero: “You are the noble, you are the wise, you are the human, you are the kind of hero we need.” { read more }

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Who are the (s)heroes in your life? Take some time today to acknowledge and thank them.

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February 3, 2022

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Thich Nhat Hanh: Ten Love Letters to the Earth

“Dear Mother Earth, I bow my head before you as I look deeply and recognize that you are present in me and that I’m a part of you. I was born from you and you are always present, offering me everything I need for my nourishment and growth. My mother, my father, and all my ancestors are also your children. We breathe your fresh air. We drink your clear water. We eat your nourishing food. Your herbs heal us when we’re sick.” In honor of the passing of beloved Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, Emergence Magazine shares his Ten Love Letters to the Earth. The following meditations invite us into a dynamic relationship with this planet we call home. { read more }

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For an array of other reflections from Thich Nhat Hanh, check out this collection. { more }

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February 2, 2022

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On Generosity

“Twice this week I was rendered speechless by the power of unexpected generosity. The first was an actual gift from someone I barely knew, and the second was a story of survival that took such courage to write that I experienced it as a gift. The gift was brought by one of my students, from her mother who I only met once. It was her mother’s way of saying thank you to me for loving her daughter so well, and I literally could not speak when I unwrapped it. A weaver, she raises sheep for wool which she shears, cards, cleans, spins and dyes with plant dyes before weaving it into blankets and shawls.” Carolyn North shares more. { read more }

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Have you had that experience in your own life of giving your all, and feeling it cost you nothing? Consider taking a moment to reflect on it in writing, or in conversation with a friend. For more my Carolyn North, check out her website. { more }

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February 1, 2022

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Tracking Wonder

“In a world obsessed with work and productivity, many people feel broken by distraction, disengagement, and a default reactivity to life’s surprises, but can rediscover their innate genius to lead a more creative life rooted in the present. In the new book ‘Tracking Wonder’, Jeffrey Davis an acclaimed teacher, consultant and speaker presents a science-based, soul-centered, counter-approach to hyper-productivity that speaks to the cultural moment of workism and languishing. Davis offers an eye-opening and mind-expanding exploration of wonder and how to nurture its profound capacity to reverse apathy and heal burnout.” What follows is the opening chapter of ‘Tracking Wonder.’ { read more }

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For more inspiration check out this interview on, “The Many Flavors of Wonder.” { more }

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