http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:17:48 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Indians-pilgrims-and-those-who-have-helped-us?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner How well the corn prosperedSource of sketch: Garland A. BrickerAt its very essence, Thanksgiving Day reminds us of all we can be grateful for. The pilgrims survived their first few difficult years in large part due to the assistance of local Indian t... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Indians-pilgrims-and-those-who-have-helped-us?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thank-goodness-for-you?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Proboscis monkeyPhoto: Bjorn Christian TorrissenO.K. drop everything, run to the closest mirror and shout "Good morning beautiful!" or at least "Good morning." With Thanksgiving right around the corner, one of the many things we c... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thank-goodness-for-you?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Spirituality-and-the-humane-treatment-of-animals?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Large European lobsterPhoto: Jerzy StrzeleckiLiving life from a spiritual perspective challenges many of our preconceived notions and ideas. Developing a closer relationship with the 'Spirit-who-moves-through-all-things' opens our hearts and minds to... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:20:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Spirituality-and-the-humane-treatment-of-animals?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Sometimes-we-need-a-lions-courage?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Handsome African lionPhoto: Ltshears-Trisha M ShearsMale African lions must be prepared to defend their pride of lionesses, cubs and young males against other adult males who may wish to challenge them. The battle that takes place is not for the weak... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:25:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Sometimes-we-need-a-lions-courage?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Plant-hope-today?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Beautiful water lotusPhoto: mcsee"If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart, If someone's burden was lighter because you did your part, If you caused a laugh that chased a tear away, If tonight your name is mentioned when someone kneels to... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:20:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Plant-hope-today?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d10-God-bless-our-veterans?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner The Marine Corps War MemorialPhoto: ketone 16"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."   - John F. Kennedy"Better than honor and glory, and h... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d10-God-bless-our-veterans?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-message-of-the-leaf?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Beautiful autumn foliagePhoto: badeendjuhDespite the breeze, the old leaf still remained attached to the long, thin branch. When the time is right the leaf will let go falling in a gentle spiral to the earth below, touching the ground for the very fi... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-message-of-the-leaf?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Do-all-that-you-can-to-reach-the-light?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Amazon rainforestPhoto: ShaoWe share our earth with millions of plants, all remarkable in their own way. In some parts of our world such as desert areas plants tend to spread out. For them, that's the best way to acquire the limited resources of a ha... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Do-all-that-you-can-to-reach-the-light?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Be-kind-to-cats-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Cats love balls of woolLoliloliCats are wonderful animals. Their physical abilities amaze us and their silly antics amuse us. Cats share our homes and our hearts. Cats have an interesting history alongside humans. In some cultures such as a... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Be-kind-to-cats-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d27-You-never-know-whats-underneath?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Ansgar Walk  Would you guess polar bears have black skin underneath all that thick, waterproof white fur? We'd probably be surprised if we knew all the many ways in which appearances were deceiving. It's easy to judge a book by its c... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:35:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d27-You-never-know-whats-underneath?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Wake-up-our-world-is-wonderful?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner  Photo: Glenn WilliamsIf you're a student of nature, you often come across a plant or animal that simply defies explanation. The narwhal is one such creature. Narwhals look like the marine version of a unicorn. They're a type of whale ... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:12:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Wake-up-our-world-is-wonderful?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Sometimes-things-dont-work-out-the-way-we-hoped?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Icgoku  Sometimes, things don't work out the way we hoped they would. We make plans and they don't come to fruition. We score too low on an exam to attain certification or licensure. An editor isn't interested in our book proposal. W... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:11:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Sometimes-things-dont-work-out-the-way-we-hoped?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Give-yourself-rest?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Lynne MansonThe vast majority of living things in the natural world 'know' the value of rest. They don't push themselves into incessant activity from the moment they awaken to the moment they sleep. Plants have periods of g... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:48:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Give-yourself-rest?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Mornings-in-the-city?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Roby Have you ever walked a big city early in the morning? Soon after the sun rises sleepy cities all over the world slowly awaken and come to life.Streets, sidewalks and benches are hosed down. Waiters and waitresses set u... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:14:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Mornings-in-the-city?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Forgive-Youve-got-to-be-kidding?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: alvimann"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should see sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility."  - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sometimes, we feel terribly hurt by the words or actions of anot... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:29:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Forgive-Youve-got-to-be-kidding?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Wolves-teach-us-we-all-belong?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: titleist46 "For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack." - Rudyard Kipling Wolves can teach us to be better humans. In a wolf pack (large or small) each member has a place and co... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:04:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Wolves-teach-us-we-all-belong?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d11-What-selfmade-movies-do-you-choose-to-watch?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Dmitri Markine   Wildlife photographers and filmmakers capture images of nature that amuse, amaze and sometimes shock us. Their dedication allows us to glimpse moments in the lives of many animals whom we would otherwise never m... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:48:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d11-What-selfmade-movies-do-you-choose-to-watch?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Pitcher-plants?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Adrian PingstonePitcher plants are awesome carnivorous plants that trap their prey (insects and spiders) inside a deep cavity filled with liquid. Crawling insects such as flies are attracted to the beautiful plant and are trapped when they sli... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:07:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Pitcher-plants?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Predators?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: Schuyler ShepardAnyone looking for those of us who love  predatory animals such as hawks, tigers and sharks know they can often find us glued to the TV watching nature documentaries.We watch a lioness stalk a... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Predators?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Peregrine-falcon?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner Photo: LtshearsPeregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) are the fastest animal upon our amazing planet. Yes, the absolute fastest. While diving in pursuit of prey such as a dove or pigeon, peregrines can reach speeds of over 200 mph. Not too shabby! I'd ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:25:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Peregrine-falcon?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner