by Kim Ort | Jun 14, 2016 | Books, Compassion, Contemplation, Possibilities, Topics
Today, I was reading an essay by Rebecca Solnit from her book, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, where she tells about the artist, Yves Klein, shown taking a leap in the photograph above. It’s a startling image, taken in 1960. Solnit says that it was one document...
by Kim Ort | Jun 8, 2015 | Compassion, Inspiration, Topics
Although unofficially celebrated for years, in 2009 the United Nations officially declared that World Oceans Day would be held on June 8th each year. Today is the day! Why do we need a day to celebrate our oceans? Because they need our help. For years, the sheer...
by Kim Ort | Jul 10, 2014 | Acceptance, Compassion, Contemplation, Topics
The RAIN Process Buddhist teacher Tara Brach describes a process called RAIN* for dealing with difficult situations and emotions. It breaks down as follows. Recognize what is happening. Notice what is happening and how it feels in your body. Allow life...
