Category Archives: Contemplative Leader

The Wizard of Oz

Posted on February 22, 2017 by writeherewritenow

One of the first books I read when I was a child was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It sparked vividly in my imagination, the story of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion being encouraged by Dorothy … Continue reading →

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The Death Valley

Posted on March 14, 2016 by writeherewritenow

I was on my way to California after years of living in the Midwest. I had packed everything I owned in my car, and I was ready to start my life all over again. After two days of driving, as … Continue reading →

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Appreciation is a Human Need

Posted on February 6, 2016 by writeherewritenow

Every day, Sally is the first to arrive at work and leaves late some days of the week. She completes her day-to-day tasks on time and some of her project work is proven to be exceptional. Sally loves her job, … Continue reading →

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Gentle Journey

Posted on January 31, 2016 by writeherewritenow

As you go along in your day, notice how many times you face a new challenge. You learn to adapt, meet new people, and move into the next stage in your life and relationships. At times, things go smoothly. Other … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on December 9, 2015 by writeherewritenow

How much do we focus on a task but barely notice the process? I remember doing El Camino with a friend and almost turning our pilgrimage into another task. Our obsession was to arrive to the end, and for the … Continue reading →

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Bad News Radio

Posted on July 27, 2015 by writeherewritenow

There’s a talk radio station on the air 24/7. Spewing out negative messages, it drones on constantly: “There you go again,” “You never do anything right,” “You’re not good enough.” Despite its dismal programming, it’s quite popular. I’ve heard it … Continue reading →

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What is your Foundation?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by writeherewritenow

The first step when you start the Jesuit Spiritual Exercises is to recognize the ‘Principle and Foundation’ of your life. Daniel Fleming reinterprets Ignatius’s words on this first principle as recognizing that “all the things in this world are created … Continue reading →

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Just BE

Posted on May 29, 2015 by writeherewritenow

Hunched over my computer at work, I feel my muscles tense up and a burning sensation between my shoulder blades. I’ve worked through lunch, there’s a meeting in fifteen minutes, and I feel like I’m being chased by a powerful … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Life

Posted on March 11, 2015 by writeherewritenow

“Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.”  Buddha  I was recently watching again “The Tree of Life” by Terrence Malick, with actors Brad Pitt and Sean Penn tracing the story of a … Continue reading →

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Ananda Yoga and the Power of Possibility

Posted on February 23, 2015 by writeherewritenow

“Nothing on earth can hold me. I am free. I am free. . . .” Lifting her arms above her head in a graceful sun salutation, Kathy felt a deep sense of peace. She had come to Ananda Yoga in … Continue reading →

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