Traditions

Walking the Buddhist Way

I recently heard a story on NPR that I was so intrigued by that I investigated and found the story online. The story is about a Monk from a Japanese Buddhist temple. The story is interesting because he walks for 6 hours every day as part of his spiritual practice. I’ve heard this practice referred [...]

Walking the Buddhist Way2012-08-01T20:19:55+00:00

The Round Dance – A Circle of Laughter & Joy

The Round Dance is a traditional Native American dance. It is a social dance whose primary goal is to unify people. Traditionally, dancers from different nations came together to dance, symbolizing the unity of all people. At the 2012 Howard County Pow Wow, the audience was invited to participate in the Round Dance. It was [...]

The Round Dance – A Circle of Laughter & Joy2012-07-24T20:08:23+00:00

So It Begins–The Roots of Pickled Roots

Everything has a beginning. A starting point. An origin. That beginning may be very clearly understood. Sometimes however, it’s a little difficult to understand how something actually came to be. And sometimes, the truth of the origin is simply denied. Why is this important? Today is the beginning of the Pickled Roots blog. Truth be [...]

So It Begins–The Roots of Pickled Roots2012-07-23T15:28:57+00:00

Our Trees – Our Elders

I look outside my window at tall, leafy trees with thick solid roots. Since I’ve lived here, they’ve withstood unbearable heat, tropical storms, and ice storms. Undoubtedly, the environment in which they now live has changed. These trees, once surrounded only by others and animals, now live amongst homes, playing children, and people moving busily [...]

Our Trees – Our Elders2012-07-23T15:28:20+00:00
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