Pamela Leavey

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Reflections: Water

Reflection at Maudslay ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2014
Reflection at Maudslay ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2014

There is a certain sense of inner peace that radiates from a still, reflective body of water and fills the soul with a stillness much like that of meditation. In the reflection one sees the wonders of nature mirrored back at itself, sans the ego of the human looking into the mirror. Water is among the most sacred of elements to the Great Mother Goddess, for water sustains all living things.

Sam Keen notes in Hymns to an Unknown God, “In Taoism, the way of water is the metaphor for wisdom.” Indeed, in water I see all that was, all that is and all that can be, and I am renewed by its cool existence and constant motion, that fills my soul with hope and happiness. To imagine the world without water, is to imagine a barren soul devoid of life.

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Reflections on Walking

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Walking is an exercise in contemplation for me, whether I walk alone or with a friend, my mind traverses the path in front of me and delves into the deepest thoughts in my mind. I am reminded of the words of Sam Keen on walking in his seminal book, Hymns to an Unknown God: (more…)

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Food For Thought: I Am Abundant

Rhododendrons at Maudslay State Park ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2014
Rhododendrons at Maudslay State Park ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2014

When the flower are in bloom we see it as abundance, for it is rich and full of life. Our own abundance blossoms, blooms and wanes like a flower, for that is the cycle of life playing out continually as we walk our path.

In those times when the flowers have gone dormant, and abundance seems a distant memory, I summon my gratitude for all that I do have and I re-mind myself, “I am abundant, I have love… I am abundant, I have money.” Gratitude is the food for thought that gives substance and sustenance to our abundance. To recognize that and give thanks for all that we have, is a powerful statement of acceptance that opens the door to the blessings of the Universe for the creation of all that we need.

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Food For Thought: Negative Moods

Spring Branches ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
Spring Branches ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

“The more often you listen to your discriminating awareness, the more easily you will be able to change your negative moods yourself, see through them, and even laugh at them for the absurd dramas and ridiculous illusions that they are.” – Sogyal Rinpoche

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Spring Along the Merrimack River at Maudslay

A beautiful day at Maudslay State Park last May…

Spring Along the Merrimack River at Maudslay ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013
Spring Along the Merrimack River at Maudslay ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013

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Daily Affirmations: Three Basic Tenets

Today, I re-mind myself that in the daily living of our lives we must recognize that acceptance, compassion and uunderstanding is a must for all. Nowhere do I look, where I do not see those in need of these three basic tenents: acceptance, compassion and understanding. ~ Pamela J. Leavey

Grapevine Arbor ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
Grapevine Arbor ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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