http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:42:33 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Reflecting-on-42-years-of-doing-it-the-hard-way?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner 42 and just coming into my own!of me, by meToday is my birthday and 42 years ago my mother was probably feeling rather uncomfortable. My fondest memory of the stories I’ve heard about the infamous day I arrived was how proud my Dad was, how exc... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Reflecting-on-42-years-of-doing-it-the-hard-way?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m11d4-In-honor-of-Samhain--Honey?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Honey snoozing in her rightful place, right next to me.Photo by MichelleThis past weekend saw the arrival and departure of Samhain, a day of honoring all that we have lost-even as we have the ability to look forward and choose what to fill the v... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m11d4-In-honor-of-Samhain--Honey?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d28-New-beginnings-as-the-Year-ends?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Going to the Witches BallPhoto by DougSnow is falling, whispering in our ears that Winter is on her way.  Dying leaves continue to drift on Fall breezes, reminding us of the temporary state of all life.  I sit here amazed at the difference ... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:28:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d28-New-beginnings-as-the-Year-ends?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d21-When-Hormones-attack?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Deep frost on our front treeTaken by Michelle ColeI started out this adventure in writing by stating that I was on a Spiritual Journey and honoring my arrival into Mid-Life as the catalyst.  I enjoy writing and spend much of my time doing s... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:47:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d21-When-Hormones-attack?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Spiritual-Healthcare?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner With so much debate flying around over the proposed reform of health care, I finally decided I could no longer stay silent on my own view of this important subject.  I am not speaking from the view of a conservative or liberal, a Democrat or Rep... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:59:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Spiritual-Healthcare?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d30-One-powerful-Woman--a-new-way-to-view-MidLife?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner I recently finished reading a really wonderful book by local author Susan Schachterle that I think all women, especially those approaching, in the midst of, or just finishing the "Change of Life" as we so often call Menopause, should r... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d30-One-powerful-Woman--a-new-way-to-view-MidLife?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Balance-in-the-Fall-Equinox?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Today marks the Fall Equinox for 2009, a time when night and day find their balance right before night begins to occupy more minutes of our days.  I think back to a year ago, when I first decided to use my broom as a means of honoring the changi... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:46:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Balance-in-the-Fall-Equinox?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d17-The-Zen-of-cleaning-cat-boxes?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner My mother once tried to convince my dad that cleaning the cat box was "fun", it was like "Digging for gold" she told him.  He failed to believe her and eventually she came to accept that she would be the main cat box 'gold di... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:19:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d17-The-Zen-of-cleaning-cat-boxes?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Far-Memory?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner The term 'far memory' usually refers to the ability to visit or travel back in time to a previous experience as another human; a way of remembering your past lives.  In this case, it also is the title to the autobiography of Joan Grant.  Fa... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:27:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Far-Memory?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Be-creative-with-your-Cards?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Some people may believe there is a strict code of use when it comes to Tarot or other Divination Cards available in a large variety of subjects.  Yet, in my own experience I find that what really matters is your Intention when you pick those car... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:55:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Be-creative-with-your-Cards?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d30-A-life-remembered-The-Heart-of-the-Fire?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner If you experience life through the eyes of a Spiritual Mind, very likely you can remember a time before you found your current path.  Can you remember one pivotal moment when you first realized a connection to your personal 'brand' of Spirituali... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:27:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d30-A-life-remembered-The-Heart-of-the-Fire?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Why-are-we-here?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner In this last of a 3 part series, I will use some examples given by Dick Sutphen in the original column he wrote that inspired my own posts.  We all have our personal Karma to live, our own personalized Dharma to help us experience our karmic pat... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:15:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Why-are-we-here?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d26-How-Dharma-affects-your-chosen-path?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Dick Sutphen defines Dharma as your duty to yourself and society.  He explains it thus: Your karma conditions you through all your experiences to create the character required to carry out your dharma"  Somewhere once I heard someone j... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:04:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d26-How-Dharma-affects-your-chosen-path?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d24-A-thought-on-our-personal-Paths?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner I recently received a really wonderful column written by Dick Sutphen, which I am a subscriber of, that merits sharing.  As I continue my own journey of experiencing life as a human, it seems I have lately become better at accepting the unknown ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:20:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d24-A-thought-on-our-personal-Paths?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d21-If-you-could-change-history-what-would-you-change?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner I work at a coffee shop, one with a drive-thru as I've mentioned more than once, which means we have headsets available to use.  While they are generally used for taking orders, they come in quite conveniently when you want to ask someone in 'th... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:08:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d21-If-you-could-change-history-what-would-you-change?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d19-A-living-example-of-Synchronicity-in-action?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Dr. Greg is the title many people in rural, remote areas of Pakistan have given Greg Mortenson.  The book "Three Cups of Tea" tells the story of this amazing mans' life and the interesting paths fate has lead him down.  In a world... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:46:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d19-A-living-example-of-Synchronicity-in-action?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Why-the-Soul-of-a-Horse-is-good-for-the-Soul-of-a-Human?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner I have had the distinct pleasure of owning horses since I was 24 and it doesn't seem possible that soon my age will be those numbers again-in reverse!  I recently shared the experience of loosing my first horse Eli and I have shared with you Spi... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:14:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Why-the-Soul-of-a-Horse-is-good-for-the-Soul-of-a-Human?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Honoring-a-life-well-lived-Part-2?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner In my last article, I shared some background of my life growing up with my brother Ron.  In all fairness, I could write at least 20 articles detailing the experiences we shared and his personal adventures he shared with us.  Ron was always ... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:53:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Honoring-a-life-well-lived-Part-2?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Honoring-a-life-well-lived-Part-1?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner In my previous article Suicide: A new beginning for those left behind, I spoke about my oldest brother David and the profound impact his suicide had on my life.  Today I want to share with you the life of the middle child in my family, my other ... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:38:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Honoring-a-life-well-lived-Part-1?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Life-happens-so-lets-enjoy?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner Funny thing about life: it happens regardless of where you are at any given moment; mentally, emotionally and physically-life continues.  There's a saying that life should be about the journey not the destination and I feel that my own personal ... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:19:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4319-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Life-happens-so-lets-enjoy?cid=exrss-Denver-Alternative-Religions-Examiner