Haiku – notice
~ Come rest here a while Notice life’s intricacies Find your Middle Ground ~ Find your Middle Ground is about stepping away from stressful days and anxious minds, and taking time […]
View ArticleNew Bloggers, Blogging and Life
I have noticed an interesting phenomenon recently with new bloggers. Perhaps, if you are reading this, then you may have noticed as well. There are flurries of Likes one after […]
View ArticleThe Martial Art of Love
I am entranced by a book I downloaded called The Art Of Peace. It is written by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of the martial art of Aikido. Wikipedia Description: Aikido […]
View ArticleHaiku – achieve nothing
~ Nothing to achieve Except finding love within Find Your Middle Ground ~ The love that we yearn for, is already present within us. It may be sparked by […]
View ArticleLiving your Dharma
“It is better to strive in one’s own dharma than to succeed in the dharma of another. Nothing is ever lost in following one’s own dharma. But competition in another’s […]
View ArticleThe Pendulum Swings
Have patience. The pendulum that swung too far in one direction will swing back. At the moment of its turning, everything hangs in the balance. All the momentum of past […]
View ArticleFeeling Adrift
There will be times when we find ourselves adrift. It is part of the ebb and flow of life, and an invitation to anchor ourselves once more. Eventually I came […]
View ArticleTime is Precious
This is for Jean, and everyone who may be caught up in the demands and stress of life nowadays. Make time to nurture yourself. It is truly one of your […]
View ArticlePearl of Wisdom – What do I Want?
You ask “What do I want from the world?” Taking has become the norm To satisfy the hole inside of you. The answer lies not in the wanting, but in the […]
View ArticleDharma Tail Wagging
Yesterday, we had to take down a diseased ash tree which was close to the house. I always feel sad when a tree comes down. Afterwards the dogs enjoyed the […]
View ArticleHaiku – nothing to work out
~ Nothing to work out. Pause and find your Middle Ground Begin the work in. ~ We all have times of struggle, when we try to figure out life. We […]
View ArticleLife is Like … a Symphony
“As the great Confucius said, ‘The one who would be in constant happiness must frequently change.’ Flow. But we keep looking back, don’t we? We cling to things in the […]
View ArticleInspiration – Live your Whole Life
See Your Life As One Life – Entirely Whole Live your life, don’t just talk about it or write about it. Live it twenty-four hours a day seven days a […]
View ArticleLife’s Stepping Stones
Obstacles are the stepping stones of life. To a younger mind, most obstacles are seen as problems that prevent us from getting what we want. Or worse, blocking our vision […]
View ArticleLetting Go
Fall is the season for letting go. Shedding and releasing things that we no longer need. In doing so, its important to accept that there may be a sense of […]
View ArticleThree Levels of Truth
“There are three levels of truth: experience, reasoning, and knowing. All other assertions should be rejected.” The first type of truth is from our direct experience. The second type, […]
View ArticleThe Insanity of the Human Condition
“In no way can I deny the insanity of the human condition. And yet, because there’s so much insanity, so much unconsciousness, it’s possible that there’s also the other side […]
View ArticleThe Mellow Glow
Why fight against the fading glow of youth? Why try to freeze a process that can’t be stopped? You’re clinging too hard, that’s why you’re weary; your face is lined with tension not with age. And even...
View ArticleA Question for the Future
This time of year can bring many questions and refections. Here is question to ponder. Enjoy this Middle Ground pause. oooOooo At this time of year it’s natural to reflect back and then look forward to...
View ArticleEvery Step is Holy
Every Step is Holy By Danna Faulds The journey from the known to unknown, from the unreal to the real, is rarely revealed in advance. The potholes, detours, false starts, and quick retreats are each...
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