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A #ClimateChange #Koan

December 7, 2013 by heatherlynmann

[wpvideo c5Ubcbnk] Here is a Koan to hold with curiosity during a time of quiet reflection. Perhaps it will unlock for you a new understanding about the workings of nature-- Sailor: Who hears the sound of the last wave? Ocean: I have no waves. Note: I shot this video on…

Finding #Harmony with #NaturalOrder–Part 2

October 25, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here is the continuation of yesterday's story. Fair Winds--H It turns out I planned a route that moved against the energy of the planet and it made me sick. It is not enough when navigating to consider the strength of the wind and sea. I must also judge the direction…

A #Sailor Discovers #DivineWisdom

October 15, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here is an excerpt from writing done while sailing. Please read to the end and answer the question posed. Enjoy! H The deceptively simple sail is a technological wonder. Dense threads—hammered together under force—prevent even the most determined blow from penetrating the weave. The fabric is able to withstand years…

#ClimateJustice for #EarthCareWeek and Beyond

October 7, 2013 by heatherlynmann

I am helping members of my Buddhist community engage on the frontline of Climate Justice in the State of Wisconsin. We know a shallow understanding of global warming coupled with mere good-will for the planet empowers the continuation of unjust actions by the privileged. So, our group aims to address…

#GovernmentShutDown? Activate #Happiness

October 4, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Yes, the government shut down, our prisons are past capacity, the climate overheats, and guns proliferate. Society is a mess. But, I will not let my unhappiness--my anger, fear, and sadness--add to the sorrows of those around me. I will live a life of sacred activism, healing the world by…

Riddle Me This #ClimateChange #Koan

September 20, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here, dear friends, is a Climate Change Koan for contemplation. I wrote it in conversation with Bodhisattva Great Ocean. Ocean: Who hears the sound of the last wave? Sailor: No one has visited the distant shore of wavelessness. Ocean: Go there without a step. The route is clear. Open your…

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