Category Archives: Think On These Things

Welcome to Earth

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Joyce Englander

“I often thought there ought to be a manual to hand to little kids… called Welcome to Earth…” Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. That’s so funny, I often think the same thing. It isn’t like we received these bodies or these minds … Continue reading →

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Love comes in unexpected packages

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Joyce Englander

Celebrating the beauty of the little things Although this may be a hallmark holiday, anyone who woke up for the 7 am class this morning was greeted by pink clouds and a velvety morning like a romantic wish from Mother … Continue reading →

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What is the body?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joyce Englander

“What is the body? That shadow of a shadow Of your love, that somehow contains The entire universe.” – Rumi

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The Art of Taking Care

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Joyce Englander

When I was younger I thought a first draft was good enough. I was always told that I was a good writer, and somewhere along the line that title led me to believe that I was intrinsically right with my … Continue reading →

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Garuda

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Joyce Englander

Garuda, Never stop flying. Fall not fly here Fumble not fly there Feed on the fiery flames of the sun Devour the poisons Gold bellied Red-winged fly flying one. Soar to Soar till Soar from Soar still Garuda Garuda King … Continue reading →

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could the peaceful gather?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Joyce Englander

if we rallied, would we create an enemy? when numbers rise must people take sides? can we use social media to create large enough waves of peace? could the peaceful gather, and gather, and see that we are many, we … Continue reading →

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Life is Long

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Joyce Englander

It is – always coming. Quickly? Slowly? That depends souly on how you look at it. Are you rushing around your life? Rushing the time makes the time rush by. Are you taking time to be with each and every? … Continue reading →

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Speak

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joyce Englander

Speak truthfully and what you say will be true

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World

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Joyce Englander

If you want to make the world a better place Leave every place, better, than you found it

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