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Peace for your Path...Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15008490752313501550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-50710352630169407962016-09-16T17:37:00.001-04:002016-09-16T17:37:58.051-04:00Launching in October 2016!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/74aa29kLikU" width="480"></iframe>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15008490752313501550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-50700448501265094842016-09-06T14:54:00.002-04:002016-09-06T15:10:12.762-04:00Set healthier goals -- without leaving home! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I enjoyed connecting with some new friends this morning. We discussed this article, so I thought I'd quickly share the link again to <i><a href="http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Archives/Article-Archives/Spiraling-Back-to-Center.aspx" target="_blank">Spiraling Back to Center: Core Lessons From My Own Pilates Path</a></i>.<br />
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When I feel all out of sorts, I head for the beach. A long walk, all by myself, helps me to clear out the gunk in my brain. It took at least half an hour last week for me to even begin to get my breathing under control, </div>
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I saw a very unique coral-tipped shell moments after I vowed silently that this particular morning would not be a time of beach combing for sea glass or any of my other favorite treasures like heart stones or sea beans. </div>
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No, this walk was all about listening to God. No silliness. No self-indulgence. Just hard, fast walking and deep, intentional listening. Though my iPhone was in my pocket, I promised myself I would not even take any photos.<br />
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Earth Day 2012 has been a rough one for me. I totally wish I could have a "do-over." Ugh...<br />
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Our next door neighbors, who we like very much, informed my husband this past Thursday that they are having the very lovely, very tall, very healthy tree removed from our shared courtyard because "it serves no purpose." Apparently, in their opinion, it is too tall to be seen out their window, and it is shedding unwanted leaves on their roof. If the tree were six inches more in the direction of our house, we would share it and get to decide jointly in its fate. But it is not. The decision is entirely their own. And I don't know what to do.<br />
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All this weekend, I have been mourning about the imminent death of this majestic tree I have watched grow for the past eight years. This is most likely what led to my outburst at a dear friend after Sunday School today. We were all gathered under the breezeway for coffee, getting shelter from the rain, when a large beetle crawled right up to my foot. I bent down to greet the huge bug and to step sideways, to allow it access past my foot into the grass. Our friend quickly swooped in, pushed me aside and in one motion proudly crushed the bug then proceeded to drag its remains in a long and bloody streak across the pavement. I screamed out and violently slugged him very hard in the shoulder yelling something to the effect of, "It's Earth Day, you jerk!" He is an extremely sweet, gentle and thoughtful person who truly thought he was honestly saving me some great trauma with his action of heroism. He is one of our closest and dearest friends. My extreme reaction caught him utterly and completely by surprise.<br />
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I then walked into the sanctuary moments later, still shaking, but hoping for some sort of mention of Earth Day during the sermon. I knew just up the road at the Episcopal Church where the outdoor labyrinth is located, they were having a special Earth Stewardship message and a gathering afterwards of my Green Spirits friends to share in the fellowship of the day with a nature walk at the Japanese gardens. I really had wanted to join them for both, but felt like I needed to show up at our home church instead.<br />
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But there was no reference to anything environmentally focused at the Presbyterian church where we are officially members. The sermon was, instead, all about a call to missions. It was a powerful message about finding out what you are passionate about and then making that your mission in your community. The idea started brewing in me that maybe our new church IS my environmental mission field of calling. Perhaps God is calling me to prayerful work inside our own church congregation rather than outside its walls. Aside from one yellow recycling bin at the copy machine in the upstairs office, there appears to be no hint of conservation practices anywhere on campus that I have noticed in the past three years. Why this is, I cannot say. I love my new church family. I just don't always understand them. I suspect they feel the same way about me.<br />
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I returned from church utterly confused. I ranted in my journal for a while, then proceeded to try to nap away my feelings. I walked Lily in the neighborhood and then came home to photograph the courtyard tree and cry a bit more. I should have gone to the beach as I had planned to pick up trash, but I was just a mess of emotions and totally ineffective to manage to do anything but to stare at the evening clouds and sunset. In short, I succeeded in completely ruining the very day I had set out to honor and to celebrate.<br />
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And for what reason? Did anyone benefit from my emotional blow-up? No. Certainly not me. Certainly not my family or my friends. And, most certainly, not the earth or the beautiful tree that is just an arm's reach away from me as I type these words.<br />
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Clenched fists hurt others. Clenched fists are unable to pray. I am incapable of hearing God's quiet whispers when all I am doing is shouting. Missions - particularly my missions - are not meant to be militant.<br />
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I had really wanted to tell you about my beach walk earlier this week. I wanted to share with you the beauty and the joy of that special morning when God gave me roses from the ocean and poetry started bubbling up again in my heart and washing out onto the page. That was what I had really longed to tell you about tonight.<br />
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Join us tonight at <a href="http://www.goodsheponline.com/" target="_blank">The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd</a> in Tequesta, Florida for the annual Good Friday Candlelight Labyrinth Walk immediately following the Taize service in the sanctuary which begins at 7:30pm. We'll be gathering at the outdoor labyrinth to walk about 8:45pm. </div>
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There is a full moon this evening and Passover begins at sundown. This promises to be a very special night...</div>
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In celebration of <a href="http://internationalwomensday.org/#" target="_blank">International Women's Day</a> today, I have obtained special permission to share this photo of an original painting by acclaimed Bahamian artist, <a href="http://chantalbethel.com/theartist.html" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Chantal e.y. Bethel</a>:</div>
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Included below is the <a href="http://chantalbethel.com/artist_statement.html" target="_blank">Artist's Statement</a> regarding this painting:<br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"> "I</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">n a world where violence, hatred, political turmoil and natural disasters are prevalent, human beings crave authentic interconnections to one another, to beauty and tenderness, to justice and peace, and to sustainable hopes for humanity. For the past year I found myself driven by a strong desire for Hope and harmony. With that consciousness, I have created works that invite the viewer to a peaceful positive experience of love, faith, resilience and luminous energy."</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><b>"Threshold</b> is one of these pieces inspired by the Labyrinth in Freeport, and I would like to thank Barbara Chester - facilitator and founder of the <i><a href="http://labyrinthlocator.com/locate-a-labyrinth?action=locate&organization=grand+bahama+labyrinth&city=&state=&postalcode=&country=&radius=&submit=Search" target="_blank">Grand Bahama Labyrinth</a></i> - for making this experience possible for all of us on the island." </span></span></blockquote>
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Please visit the website of <b><i>Chantal e.y. Bethel</i> </b>to view more of her incredible paintings, sculptures, carvings and public art projects: <a href="http://www.chantalbethel.com/" target="_blank">www.chantalbethel.com</a></blockquote>
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*Special thanks to my dear friend, Barbara Chester, founder of <a href="http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/10641/grand-bahama-labyrinth" target="_blank">The Grand Bahama Labyrinth</a> in <a href="http://www.thegardenofthegroves.com/" target="_blank">The Garden of The Groves</a> for introducing me to <b>Threshold </b>and to the rest of <a href="http://chantalbethel.com/portfolio.html" target="_blank">Chantal e.y. Bethel's work</a> last April. To read more please visit the labyrinth's page on <a href="http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/search.cgi?action=search&page=2&perpage=20&template=articleLists/categoryIndex.html&categoryNum=107&includeSubcats=1" target="_blank">www.thebahamasweekly.com</a> </div>
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Thanks so much to <a href="http://www.firstpresnpb.org/" target="_blank">First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach</a> for including two of my writings in their <a href="http://firstpresnpb.org/wp-content/uploads/LentenDevotionals.pdf" target="_blank">Lenten Devotional for 2012</a>. </div>
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My contributions were a little bit unconventional this year (i.e. one regarding Facebook and the other about Turkey Buzzards), so I especially appreciate the loving kindness (and good-hearted humor) of my treasured friend, Sara M., for including them.</div>
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friends. I comment just when I have something positive to say. In fairness, I also
force myself to read the postings of viewpoints with which I do not personally
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he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly
pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will
find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” – Psalm 91: 3-4 (NRSV)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Turkey Buzzards are back. They are staring straight at me from atop my
neighbor’s roof. In the past, I’ve counted up to ten of their dark, shadowy figures.
Today, there are only three.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For me, the vultures’ presence used
to elicit an ominous feeling of trouble on the horizon. This morning, I observe
them with a peaceful soul for I know they merely symbolize the shedding of an
old, decayed sin from my heart. Today, I am a witness to the beauty and grace of
each awkward bird. They stretch their giant wings and shine brilliantly in the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interestingly, I’d found a Turkey
Buzzard feather earlier in the week while walking our dog. Not realizing its
origin at the time, I lovingly placed it on my writing desk dreaming of great
majestic cranes, eagles, hawks and osprey. During dinner, I brought it proudly
to the table to show my family. They burst into laughter recognizing immediately
what it was. I angrily rushed to grab my laptop to properly identify it but
found, unfortunately, that they were absolutely correct. I promptly threw the
feather in the garbage and set about disinfecting my hands and every household surface
that it had touched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But today, on this quiet morning of
reflection, I can laugh aloud for it suddenly makes perfect sense. First, I believe
I needed to really take a long, hard look at my own brokenness. It was
important for me to pick it up, hold it in my hand and turn it over for awhile.
Eventually, I had to stop trying to justify the ugly significance of my sin and
see it as death and destruction. I had to ask God to help me cast it out of my
life. Only then would the Holy Spirit arrive with winged wisdom and reveal to
me that through Christ’s love and sacrifice I was already washed clean.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Loving Father, thank
you for all the quiet ways you speak to me through your Creation. – Amen”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. Thanks, God, for this inspiration: </span><a href="http://greenletterbible.com/index.php">http://greenletterbible.com/index.php</a><br />
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</div>Robin Bradley Hanselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373675206887256203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-38944326465996225712012-02-29T07:27:00.001-05:002012-02-29T07:31:37.678-05:00my first frost<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Is this your angel-eye view of my coffee table right now? I hope so.</div>
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I miss you.</div>
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I meant to mark anniversary of your ascent in an extremely special way yesterday. I intended to write you a poem - or some other fitting kind of tribute - or conduct a private ceremony or make some unique remembrance of Love.</div>
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But, I did not. Yet I did remember. All of us did. All day long.</div>
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What I did do, today, just now, was read a bit of Thomas Merton, take a nap, wake up slowly with you in my heart, sit quietly and perfectly still, pet my dog, walk the labyrinth with my fingers (the same one you walked, too) while taking the time to really FEEL every crevice and turn completely, and then, finally, I lit a candle in your honor. </div>
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It's oh so many colors, Virginia, - a mosaic of brilliance - flaming bright in the center of our Circle of Friends. Just like you.</div>
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And it shall burn all day and then on and on in my heart for all days - for always...</div>
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Peace for your Path, Friend. </div>
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I love you,</div>
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Robin</div>
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Drop by anytime between 10am and 12pm to walk the outdoor labyrinth with me. This is a free, ongoing community event. Visit <a href="http://www.goodsheponline.org/">www.goodsheponline.org</a> for details. Peace for your Path, Robin</div>Robin Bradley Hanselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373675206887256203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-14297043009312493112012-02-15T08:42:00.000-05:002012-02-15T17:22:49.330-05:00welcome to my newest office space: greentreehousemedia.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</div>Robin Bradley Hanselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373675206887256203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-52186209794107888602012-02-10T12:52:00.005-05:002012-02-10T13:52:34.060-05:00in the flow<div style="text-align: center;">Many happy things to share with you, kind readers and fellow walkers!</div><br />
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</div><div>Peace for your Path,</div><div>Robin</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15008490752313501550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-66844030621117581692012-02-08T08:36:00.002-05:002012-02-08T09:36:51.715-05:00labyrinths 101<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In preparation for a labyrinth walk I will be facilitating tonight with a new group, I thought I'd quickly put together an easily accessible blog post with several of my favorite links about labyrinths all in one place.<br />
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This is just a very brief overview of resources. I hope you'll find it useful as you take your first steps on the labyrinth.<br />
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<a href="https://www.veriditas.org/about/guidelines.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Veriditas</b>: Guidelines for Walking the Labyrinth</a><br />
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<a href="http://labyrinthsociety.org/download-a-labyrinth" target="_blank"><b>The Labyrinth Society</b>: Downloadable Labyrinths to Share and also a Virtual On-line Labyrinth Walk</a><br />
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<a href="http://labyrinthlocator.com/" target="_blank"><b>The World-Wide Labyrinth Locator</b>: Enter your Zip Code or City to Find Local Labyrinths to Walk</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.labyrinthos.net/" target="_blank"><b>Labyrinthos</b>: Extensive Labyrinth History and Incredible Photographs</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.laurenartress.com/books/" target="_blank"><b>Lauren Artress</b>: Books and Resources</a><br />
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<a href="http://upperroom.org/devozine/2011/julaug/health_sub.asp?item_id=620549&back=3210&week=9&issue=688277" target="_blank"><i><b>Walking the Labyrinth</b></i>: My Article for <b>Devozine</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.veriditas.org/newsletters/journal.shtml" target="_blank"><i><b>The Spirit of Veriditas, Voices From the Labyrinth</b></i>: Latest Issue of our Quarterly Journal</a><br />
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Feel free to contact me with any questions.<br />
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Peace for your Path,<br />
Robin</div>Robin Bradley Hanselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373675206887256203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118558395651643418.post-60206785843042494792012-02-06T15:05:00.000-05:002012-02-06T15:17:27.768-05:00this is my favorite issue yet!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
But I think I say that every quarter, don't I?<br />
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As always, if you work professionally with labyrinths, or if you simply love to walk and share them with others, please contact me with your ideas for future articles and features.<br />
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Peace for your Path,<br />
Robin<br />
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