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What does enlightenment mean to you?

Posted on Jul 12th, 2009 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

  Most people perceive enlightenment as an end goal, i.e.  "I'll be finished with my spiritual development once I acheive enlightenment."  I believe that enlightenment is simply another step in our learning and growth.  It... More »

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Interlocution

Posted on Feb 3rd, 2009 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

  I sit in this body, a body of light energy and a body of dark matter .  I think, but not with thoughts.  I feel, but not with my hands.  These hands lie in... More »

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Separation is illusion - Part II

Posted on Apr 17th, 2007 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

This morning, while continuing to think about my post from yesterday, reading Donan's blog on The Secret  , and thinking about the tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech, I realized that I wanted to revisit something that I've blogged about from... More »

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Today's Inspiration

Posted on Mar 19th, 2007 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

  The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness. ~~John Muir

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Forest

leaping greenly spirits of trees

Posted on Jan 21st, 2007 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

We call it a grain of sand but it calls itself neither grain nor sand. It does just fine without a name, whether general, particular permanent, passing incorrect or apt. –Wislawa Szymborska I am the... More »

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Global WarNing

Posted on Jan 6th, 2007 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

Environmentalism is not just a cause.  Not for me.  For me it is the single most important issue facing us today.  I have dedicated my life to spreading the message, raising awareness.  It is my... More »

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This Moment

Posted on Dec 7th, 2006 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

  We are at such an exciting time in our history.  For billions of years the Universe has been evolving.  From simple elements and gases and chemicals to ever-more complex life forms, all the way... More »

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Do you believe in the innate goodness of the human species?

Posted on Nov 28th, 2006 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

Well, do you? Are you a good person? What does that mean?  "Good" relative to what? Do you look your fellow human in the eye when you pass on the street, or do you look... More »

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Be Authentic

Posted on Nov 22nd, 2006 by Annisa : beginner's mind Annisa

If I were to say to you, "Be Authentic," what would that mean? Watch this:  Being Authentic: A Meditation , from Global-Mindshift and this:  Become Authentic , also from Global-Mindshift Who are you?  What's your... More »

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