Wounded Doves: A Home by Many Names (via Senior Samurai)

Oct 012010
 

I think what I appreciate most about this post is the gentle, non-judgemental way you break the silence. Too many people attack when they notice something amiss. Thanks for not adding to all of that.

I recently read that that when the American west was being settled, prostitutes were referred to as “wounded doves.” That phrase struck me on two levels. First, one does not have to be a prostitute to be wounded and need a special place to roost.  Second, in the broader Zen sense, I see most humans as wounded doves.  And as prostitutes. We live a Buddhist life attempting to be free of anger, ignorance, and greed, and often fail. We sell our princ … Read More

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Should be a Great Seminar!

Sep 142010
 

I’ve determined that the three most dangerous words in the English language may be “Why doesn’t someone…?” The next thing I know, I’m knee deep in something and wondering how I got there.

Story components:

My pilates instructor and I are both behavioral health therapists and wanted a really interesting training.

An artist friend has recently taken over management of a beautiful training space….

All of a sudden, we’re three days away from the registration date for a workshop about Using Creativity to Address Grief and Loss by a wonderful presenter — author, artist and grief counselor, Virginia Fry.

September 21, Haverhill NH

for more info e-mail

Why don’t you join us?

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