So fellow travelers, some times when things fall apart they are really falling into place. That just happened in a most wonderful way with an amazing group of people and I am blessed to be part of their magical, inspirational, adventurous world. I cannot wait to start laughing and crying and dreaming and daring and […]
All posts in category The quest for Inner Peace
In The Beginning
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 3, 2016
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Choosing Light
So fellow travelers, I have been at a specific crossroad on my path for a while. I knew which direction I both needed and wanted to go, yet unsure of the timing, I hesitated to take the next necessary step. This morning on my way to mail a VIP (Very Important Package) I was waiting […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 2, 2016
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A Wish for the New Year
So fellow travelers, I would like to take a moment to thank every one of you for coming along with me on this journey. Whether you read one post or all I am grateful to have been blessed by the gift of your time. I have set only one goal for the coming year. It […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 31, 2015
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The Gift of True Friendship
So fellow travelers, I arrived home from our holiday road trip to find a beautiful hand-cut snowflake from one of my friends. Never have I been so happy to come home to snow. Look closely….. My dear friend Beth has cut not only my name, but also the Japanese character for “friend” into the pattern. […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 30, 2015
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Finding the Spirit of Christmas
So fellow travelers, this is that time of year when people either embrace or lament the season. The CGBF page has been scrolling posts from both points of view. One of my favorite has been a series by writer Kathy Dewez about her determination to “Un Grinch” herself and feel the true spirit of the season. […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 5, 2015
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Thanksgiving Haiku
So fellow travelers, walking the dog after an early Thanksgiving dinner, I caught the gorgeous colors of today’s sunset. While it’s early onset (we went out at 4:30pm) reminds me we will soon be walking in the darkness and cold of winter, today we walked in 60 degree sunshine, a gentle breeze carrying the sound […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 26, 2015
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One more wish
So fellow travelers an early morning dog run revealed an unexpected treasure in our frost bitten yard. How blessed am I to be given these moments of Zen, the simple quiet reminders that darkness and fear always pass yet Light and Peace live eternally in our hearts. One dandelion Braves killing frost to bloom late […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 15, 2015
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Sunrise Promise
So fellow travelers, life beyond the blog has been busy, extremely busy in both good and challenging ways. Thankfully Spirit has a way of creating those moments to make us stop, take a breath and just be. Sun rises clouds part Light’s promise of a new day Let joy start anew Walk gently on […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on October 19, 2015
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Thoughts: I Am Fine
A thoughtful piece from writer Tom Atkins, authentic and from the heart. (and for the record I am fine too . Missing my birding buddy but doing fine with a quiet nest.)
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 12, 2015
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Japan: Finding Dr. Usui
So fellow travelers, the honorable Dr. Usui, source of our quest: Sometime last year, my daughter started going to yoga and meditation classes. She also began to study Reiki, a form of healing and energy work that originated in Japan. Founder Dr. Usui is said to have discovered the use of Reiki energy on a […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 4, 2015
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