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Living Generously: Alternative gifts that change lives
13 April 08 11:02 AM | Beth Patterson | 0 Comments   

Cruising through Conversation at the Edge , I found Helen's post about Living Generously . The site's purpose is to "challenge, inspire and empower people to live generously." Here's the story of how the site begain: Giving Life: The Story of Living Generously Read More...

Filed under: living life on purpose, abundance, engaged spirituality, kindness

Guest blogger: Joe Reilly "ML King's Dream Is Still Alive"
05 April 08 12:38 PM | Beth Patterson | 0 Comments   

Joe Reilly is a wonderfully kind and spirited human being who also happens to be a talented musician who lives in Michigan. This email came from Joe yesterday about how he's living the message of Dr. King's life: show up, be counted. Know that the good Read More...

Filed under: engaged spirituality, Martin Luther King, Joe Reilly, vision, the dream

Oprah and Eckhart Tolle Teach A New Earth in Live Webcast Classes
24 March 08 03:30 PM | Beth Patterson | 3 Comments   

I figure everyone, everywhere, knows about this...but just in case you don't...here's an unlikely but powerful duo.  Would love to know what any of you who are signed up think about this class. --Beth, VTH Host It's Not Too Late to Join You can get Read More...

Filed under: purpose, engaged spirituality, Eckhart, Oprah

Waiting in the Garden: Stories of hula-hoops, humus and holy crappola
22 March 08 07:50 AM | Beth Patterson | 4 Comments   

We had a lively and wonderful gathering for the March Central Oregon Fire Circle last night, March 21st. Great fire with the full moon rising over the back fence. Several new people, as well as regulars and us old-timers came out for the celebration of Read More...

Filed under: ancestors, acceptance, fire, becoming more human, hope, prayer, winter, grieving, contentment, engaged spirituality, spirituality, spring equinox, humanity, paradox, prayers

Guest post: A little bread, cheese and tulips for the soul
04 March 08 05:17 PM | Beth Patterson | 4 Comments   

Poem of the Month Club: Tulips for the Soul of It This guest blog is from Karen (Krayna) Castelbaum. Krayna is a psychotherapist, psycho-dramatist ,spiritual director, dream diva, poet, artist, and all-round mensch. Plus, she’s a lot of fun to hang with! Read More...

Filed under: stories, connections, blooming where we're planted, delight, blessings, calling things by their right name, engaged spirituality, seeing clearly, poetry

1st BLOG CARNIVAL on Engaged Spirituality
01 March 08 02:02 PM | Beth Patterson | 4 Comments   

Carnival on Engaged Spirituality! Bill Wilson's pilgrimage to India and Nepal When I thought about hosting the first Engaged Spirituality Carnival, the first thing that went through my head was, “Carnival, eh?” I wonder what the root meaning of the word Read More...

Filed under: Blog Carnival, engaged spirituality