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Gail Boenning
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Apr 1, 2021

Starting Over

Every moment an opportunity… — “Tacky… ,” said Urania. “Rude — showing up after all this time — to talk about our recently published book.” “Urania, I understand your feelings,” Thalia replied. “We are not here to market the book… we’re here to express our heartfelt gratitude.” “Well… that makes me feel a little better,”…

Gratitude

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Starting Over
Starting Over
Gratitude

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Gift of Shared Kindness

·Dec 15, 2020

energetic

lighting Henny sat. She saw something I could not see. We were later than usual for our morning patrol…late enough that neighbor Tony was out walking Golden Retriever Addie. “Mind if we walk with you guys?” I asked. “Yeah, I mean…no, I mean…yes, walk with us,” he replied. “I’ve been…

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energetic
energetic

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Gift of Shared Kindness

·Dec 14, 2020

generosity

an aMUSEment — “Doesn’t she have an uncle named Howard?” Calliope asked. “Yes!” Urania snipped, “We wrote about him once…he came home from WWII with tuberculosis and his life was saved by recently discovered Streptomycin. How could you forget that one?” “He wasn’t her uncle,” Thalia said. “Yes he was!” Urania nearly shouted. Did…

Generosity

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generosity
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Generosity

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Gift of Shared Kindness

·Nov 25, 2020

Silos and Seeds

A month or so ago, I received a gift of gifts, from a dear friend. In the envelope was the opportunity to share kindness, through the shared seeds of kindness project she and a colleague developed. The concept is simple, yet profound. The envelope contained three cards, designed to thank…

Giftofsharedkindness

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Silos and Seeds
Silos and Seeds
Giftofsharedkindness

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Gift of Shared Kindness

·Nov 22, 2020

Sweet!

You’ve Received the Gift of Shared Kindness Hello Magician! As an agent of change, you’ll delight in sharing treats to uplift those who treat you with care. Step 1: Store your magical Above&Beyond cards in a space that travels with you: purse, glovebox, console, backpack, fanny pack (do people still…

Giftofsharedkindness

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Sweet!
Sweet!
Giftofsharedkindness

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Gift of Shared Kindness

·Oct 23, 2020

In The Beginning…

inspiration for a new way of connecting What happens when we lift each other up? Once upon a time… a daughter wandered store aisles searching for a gift. Candles, shave kits, cologne…sigh. What to give a father who doesn’t want anything? The Inspiration Fairy lit upon her shoulder and whispered…

Gifts

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In The Beginning…
In The Beginning…
Gifts

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Sep 13, 2020

Like caged canary She sang her heart out, knowing Not why they listened

Like caged canary She sang her heart out, knowing Not why they listened

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Like caged canary
She sang her heart out, knowing
Not why they listened
Like caged canary
She sang her heart out, knowing
Not why they listened

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Feb 27, 2020

The secret of life?

Have you ever held something small and fragile in your arms your heart your mind’s eye? Have you ever protected something small and fragile from cold winds icy stares ugly remarks? Have you ever witnessed something small and fragile grow in strength stature intensity? Have you ever loved something small and fragile knowing that one day it will take on a life of its own and leave you fulfilled for you have given something small and fragile the very best of you?

Poetry

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The secret of life?
The secret of life?
Poetry

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Feb 7, 2020

Five Breaths

Fingertips clawing the floor, shoulders rooted into their sockets, hips raised and heels descending, I took in a long deep breath and then, let it go like honey pouring from a jar, slow and sweet. The Sunday morning, semi-self led practice opened with ten sun salutations. At the end of…

Yoga

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Five Breaths
Five Breaths
Yoga

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Feb 4, 2020

Night Moves

As I shifted from drive to park, I caught movement in my periphery. Coyotes? I hesitated to open truck’s door. And then, I saw a human head — two — three! The coyotes were people! — my neighbor and his two kids. I hopped out of truck to the sound…

Family

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Night Moves
Night Moves
Family

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