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Even in Troubled Times, Hope Can Blossom in Your Life

This week, wild roses are blooming in my back yard. Unlike hybrid tea roses, these roses bloom only once a year. And this year, their bright blossoms are all the more precious. Like the wild rose, life brings us surprises, … Continue reading

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Finding Hope in the Middle Season

“The Tao leader Lives fully in every moment”  Tao Te Ching, Chapter 14 Most of us love beginnings and endings, starting new projects and celebrating their completion. But this month, after planting tomatoes, my vegetable garden is in the long … Continue reading

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Finding Hope in Dark Times

The flowering quince blossoms by my front gate bring their bright beauty to the darkness of winter. Why do these small blossoms affect me so deeply, more than the profusion of wildflowers, honeysuckle, and roses on long summer days?  When … Continue reading

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