Tag: life
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A Step at a Time
“Would you like to climb to the top?” my guide asked. “Nope. I’m fine.” “I will climb with you. I’ll help if you need it.” I looked up. Climbing 46 meters into the air was not on my to-do list while visiting Yaxha. Especially since I’m terrified of heights. I took a deep breath and…
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The Gift of Being Fully Heard
By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. We eagerly anticipate Triennial 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona, for The Order of the Daughters of the King. Also, Wisdom Tree Collective will offer a new series on Active Listening. It feels like the right moment to return…
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Mercy at the Dentist: A Tale of Cracks, Courage, and Cold Thingies
“Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.” — Groucho Marx (or at least attributed to him) After a week of tooth pain and denial, I finally bit the bullet (yes, pun is intended, thank you) and made the dreaded call to my dentist. This is not a decision I take lightly. I…
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What She Tried to Tell Me
A Dream I’m Still Listening To This weekend, I’m helping facilitate a dream work retreat. It’s a safe space where stories from the night are honored as sacred texts in our lives. As I prepare, I’ve found myself paying closer attention to my own dreams, listening to the ones that linger. One in particular keeps…
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The Gospel According to Fast Food
The angry yells of a customer were heard throughout Arby’s. A car in the drive through lane was not happy at their order and the cashier at the window was getting the brunt of the verbal onslaught. The manager came forward to try to de-escalate the situation, but the opposite happened and then the cursing…
