Growth, Learning, & Letting Go of the Previous Rung on the Ladder

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Growth, Learning, & Letting Go of the Previous Rung on the Ladder
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Growth, Development, Education. Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, Thay. Learning requires Change, “Letting Go of Previous Rungs on a Ladder” Metaphor. Dualisms, Dichotomous Thinking:  Liberal-Conservative Divisions, Political & Cultural Gaps, Divides. Letting Go, NonGrasping, Free of Concepts, Freedom from PreConceived Notions.

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Eco-Theology: What Did You Notice in Nature Today?

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Eco-Theology: What Did You Notice in Nature Today?
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EcoSpirituality, Eco-Spirituality, EcoTheology, Eco-Theology, Mother Earth Spirituality, Earth-centered Spirituality. Mindfulness, Awareness, & Presence in the Natural World, Nature as Teacher. Questions as the “Quest I On” from Laurence Boldt’s book Zen & the Art of Making a Living. The Value of Recognizing the Sacred – To Sacralize or Re-Sacralize, To […]

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Wealth, Humility, & Awe – Roman Gods, Nature’s Bodhisattvas, & Fierce Interdependence

DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND
DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND
Wealth, Humility, & Awe - Roman Gods, Nature’s Bodhisattvas, & Fierce Interdependence
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Want to JOIN US LIVE for our NEXT ONLINE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE? CLICK HERE:  https://theholynow.org/calendar Applying Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vast Expansive View to Buddhism & Christianity,  SACRED GROUND Community Church & Sangha. Reflections on Readings from DEUTERONOMY 8, Robert Graves’ book THE WHITE GODDESS, p. 476, & Thich Nhat Hanh’s […]

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Fierce Interdependence with Ruth Sawyer

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Fierce Interdependence with Ruth Sawyer
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Children’s Literature, Ruth Sawyer’s book Old Con and Patrick, Reading Aloud with Children. Connecting Across Space & Time through Books, the Power of Reading. Storytelling & Story Reading, Ruth Sawyer’s book The Way of the Storyteller, Sacred Stories. Michael’s STORYTELLING WEBSITE. Podcast Series THE MINDFUL STORYTELLER. Podcast Series MICHAEL THE […]

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When was G-d Speaking to You?

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
When was G-d Speaking to You?
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Spiritual Practices, Sacred Moments, Childhood & Adolescent Memories. Elders – Dad William J. Malley, Uncle Dudley Mackin – Family Relationships. More Blood, Spirit, & Land Ancestors – Laurel & Hardy, Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson. Youngstown, Struthers, Ohio, Ministry of Lightness & Playfulness, Blue-Collar Buddhism. Questions, “Quest I On,” […]

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Embodied Theology 101

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Embodied Theology 101
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Sacredness, Sacrality of the Body. Appreciation of the Senses – Taste, Touch, Smell, Sight, Hearing – Being in our Bodies. Mindfulness, Bodily Awareness of Sweat, Pain, Being, Physicality.  Father Nathan D. Mitchell’s book Meeting Mystery: Liturgy, Worship, Sacraments.  Mother Earth Spirituality, Buddhism, Christianity – Sacred Ground Community Church & Sangha. […]

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A Dream, My Sister, An Irish Folktale

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
A Dream, My Sister, An Irish Folktale
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Multi-dimensional Meanings of an Irish Folktale, a Family Story, Sacred Texts, or any Tale – Multiple Meanings & Interpretations;  MICHAEL’S STORYTELLING Website. The MINDFUL STORYTELLER Podcast Series. MICHAEL THE STORYTELLER TELLS TALES Podcast Series.  Fr. William J. Bausch’s book STORYTELLING, IMAGINATION, & FAITH, Quote of Fr. Jake Empereur, “The purpose […]

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Buddhist-Christian Easter: An Empty Tomb, The Rainbow Body, & Our Continuations

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DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND
Buddhist-Christian Easter: An Empty Tomb, The Rainbow Body, & Our Continuations
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Stars, Milky Way Galaxy, Father Edward Hays, Vastness of the Universe, Humility. Compassion, Dalai Lama, Buddhist monk. Jesus Christ, Luke’s Gospel, Easter, Empty Tomb. Reading from Sogyal Rinpoche’s book The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying; Tibetan Buddhism, Rainbow Body, Dzogchen. Youngstown & Struthers, Ohio Family Stories, Struthers High School […]

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Era-Centrism: Our Era-centric Worldviews

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DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Era-Centrism: Our Era-centric Worldviews
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Weaving the Past, Present, & Future Together.  Harmful & Beneficial Seeds,  Leaving Behind that which is Hurtful, Bringing Forward that which is Helpful & Worthy. NonDualism, Dichotomous, Dualistic Thinking. Culture Wars, Political Divides. Learning from History.  Era-Centrism, Eracentrism, Era-Centric, Eracentric Worldviews. Point of View, Perspective, Allowing for Complexity.

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What is the Opposite of Happiness?

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
What is the Opposite of Happiness?
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Presence in this Moment, Holy Now, Mindfulness, Genuineness. Ministry of Lightness & Joy. Awareness of Nature, Friends, & Family.  The Question as Quest-i-on, the “Quest I On” – Laurence Boldt. Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh, Conditions for Happiness.  Direct Experience of Sacredness.

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One is not like the Others: Our Miseducation?

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
One is not like the Others: Our Miseducation?
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Western Education – To Discern & Discriminate, One of These Things is Not Like the Others. Michael the Teacher, Educator, Storyteller. CLICK HERE to Learn More about Michael’s STORYTELLING Buddhism invites us into a Deeper Reality – Recognizing Our Inter-Being Natures, Our Fierce Interdependence. Free of Concepts, NonDualism, No Dichotomies, […]

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The Deep Eco-Spirituality & Eco-Theology of Psalm 148

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DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
The Deep Eco-Spirituality & Eco-Theology of Psalm 148
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Mother Earth Spirituality, Hebrew Bible, Psalms. Judeo-Christian Tradition, Eco-Theology, EcoTheology, Eco-Spirituality, EcoSpirituality. Psalm 148: The Sun, Moon, Stars, Nature, Animals, Insects, Plants, & the Natural Elements – Fire, Snow, Wind, etc. – ALL IN PRAYER. Earth-centered Spirituality & G-d, the Great Sacred, the Great Mystery. Podcast Series: FRESH GREEN BLESSINGS: […]

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Palm Sunday Dharmakaya: Jesus the Self-Contained King

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DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND
Palm Sunday Dharmakaya: Jesus the Self-Contained King
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Want to JOIN US LIVE for our NEXT ONLINE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE? CLICK HERE.  Readings from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 11 and Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Going Home: Jesus & Buddha as Brothers. Jesus as King, Christ, Messiah, Anointed One. Dharmakaya, Teaching Body. Spiritual Warrior, Self-Contained, Chogyam Trungpa, Shambhala. […]

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The Humility Question: Where Were You Humbled Today?

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DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
The Humility Question: Where Were You Humbled Today?
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Holy Week, Easter, Maundy Thursday, Jesus Washing Feet, John 13:1-20. Daily Questions reveal the “Quest I On” (from Laurence Boldt). Humility, Being Humbled. Buddhist Christian Spiritual Practices. Growth in Selflessness, Understanding, Compassion, Agape Love, Caring Beyond Oneself.

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Easter Egg Shells & Aunt Eleanor Malley

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Easter Egg Shells & Aunt Eleanor Malley
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Holy Week, Easter Week, Coloring Eggs, Continuing Holiday Traditions, Christian Customs.  NonDualism between the Secular & Religious, All as Sacred. Family Stories, Youngstown Childhood Memories, Gratitude, Aunt Eleanor Malley. Inter-Being, Fierce Interdependence, Continuations, Sacred Circles.

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The Thin Waist of the Hourglass

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
The Thin Waist of the Hourglass
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Each of Us, the Thin Waist of the Hour Glass through which the Past & the Future are Passing. Power of Words as Writer, Wordsmith, Storyteller, Parson. Death & Dying. Ancestors, Elders, Descendants – Sacred Circles, Continuations from the Past to the Future. Family Memories – Grandparents, Parents, Children, Grandchildren. […]

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To Speak, To Offer, To Help: A Son’s Poem to His Dad

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
To Speak, To Offer, To Help: A Son's Poem to His Dad
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Our Inter-Being Natures & Fierce Interdependence. Remembering & Honoring Elders & Ancestors. Poetry, Michael’s 1994 Poem about his dad William J. Malley. Youngstown & Struthers Ohio, Childhood & Teen Memories. Fathers & Sons. Love, Family Relationships, Humor, Connectedness.

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Lenten Week: Who Do We Want To Be?

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Lenten Week: Who Do We Want To Be?
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Personal Aspirations, Possibilities – Easter, Lenten Holy Week or any week. Father Edward Hays’ book A PILGRIM’S ALMANAC. The Power & Teachings in Our Misreadings Micro-Steps on the Spiritual Path. Health & Healing. Behaving “As If” – Who Do We Want & Hope To Be. Questions to reflect the Quest-i-on, […]

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Seeds of Spring: A Celebration

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DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Seeds of Spring: A Celebration
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Celebrating the Sacred Circle of Seasons, Non-Linear Theology. Vegetable Seeds, Planting, Gardening as Celebration. Enjoying Winter & Spring. Eco-Spirituality, Eco-Theology. Mother Earth Spirituality, Sacred Earth. Wonder, Awe, Mystery. Vegetable Seeds as Alive, Living Beings. Nature, Natural World as Spiritual Teacher.

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Growth, Renewal, & Valuing “Not Knowing”

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DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND
Growth, Renewal, & Valuing "Not Knowing"
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Want to JOIN US LIVE for our NEXT ONLINE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE? CLICK HERE.  Thich Nhat Hanh, Luke 21:29-38. Be Like a Tree – Growing, Changing. The Literary Device of Biblical Inclusio, Book Ends in the Bible. Free of Constructs, No PreConceived Notions – even regarding Enlightenment & Jesus Christ. […]

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Saint Patrick: Patron of Ireland

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DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Saint Patrick: Patron of Ireland
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Legends & Stories of Saint Patrick, 5th Century Christian Mystic. Bible Dream Stories: Jacob & the Ladder, Joseph & His Brothers, Joseph & Mary. Jesus, Christianity, Pagan Ireland, Hibernia, Irish Chieftains. Irish Lore, Christian Mysticism, Prayer, Dream Visions, Sacred Voices. Responding to Spiritual Calling.

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A Mindfulness Retreat Skit & Our Fierce Interdependence

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
A Mindfulness Retreat Skit & Our Fierce Interdependence
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Interbeing, Our Inter-Being Natures, Non-Separateness, Our Fierce Interdependence. Buddhist Mindfulness Retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh.  Michael the Storyteller & Educator, Storytelling with Children, Michael R. Kasony-O’Malley. CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about Michael’s Storytelling. Margaret Read MacDonald, Mikku & the Trees – An Estonian Folktale. CLICK HERE to LISTEN TO […]

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Free Will & the Undertow

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Free Will & the Undertow
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Determinism, Free Will – Philosophy, Philosophical Arguments. Choice, Agency, Power. Ocean Undertow, Nature, Natural World Metaphors. Values, What We Value. Mindfulness, Wakefulness, Awareness;. Dualism, Dualisms, Dichotomies, Dichotomous Thinking. EcoSpirituality, Eco-Theology.

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Stepping onto Ireland: The Blood, Spirit, & Land Ancestors

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Stepping onto Ireland: The Blood, Spirit, & Land Ancestors
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Irish-American Identity, Ethnic Heritage. Travels in Europe & South Korea, Visiting Ireland for the First Time. Grandma Agnes Malley, Prayer, Connecting with Ancestors & Elders.  Thich Nhat Hanh – The Blood, Spirit, & Land Ancestors. Who We Are – Immigrants, Emigrants, Native Peoples, Friendship Circles, Places Where We Dwell, Birth […]

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Preciousness: One Tibetan Turtle

DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
DAILY MUSINGS from SACRED GROUND
Preciousness: One Tibetan Turtle
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The Value of Every Human Life. Tibetan Buddhism. Sogyal Rinpoche’s The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Mystery, Wonder, Awe, Respect. Wisdom in Folktales, Sacred Storytelling. Perspective, The View. The Buddha & Jesus Christ. How We See Each Other.

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