Guest Post by Bob Switzer
When I chatted recently with Ian, the anniversary of a life-changing event had just passed. The course of his life shifted dramatically on the morning of September 11, 2014.
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Guest Post by RJ McBride
When one has walked the spiritual path for as long as I and many others have, one learns that wherever you’ve been and where you stand now, all places are sacred ground. You accept your awaiting next step to be in your overall best interest, even if at times that “next step” involves the possibility of personal risk or injury. Such was the time I set out to summit Oregon’s 11,228 foot Mt. Hood.
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Guest Post by Dennis Ernst
Have you ever wondered how real dreams are, or how real they could be? I had been monitoring my dreams for two or three years and found my experiences to be fascinating. Interpreting dreams, lucid dreams, and waking dreams had opened many new possibilities.
Some dreams felt more real than my waking life, and others so far removed they were a stretch of my imagination. Then came a dream that put a whole new perspective on dreaming and eliminated any doubt.
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By Michael Avery
I was hiking along Horseheaven Creek just north of Steamboat on the North Umpqua River many years ago when I had a vision. In my mind’s eye, I saw a sacred valley called Horse Heaven, where wild horses still run free. Perhaps there exists such a valley in the area, but I didn’t pursue that reality since my vision was so clear and real to me. I memorialized that vision with a poem.
When the memory of that day kept returning, I realized that I’d missed a lesson or an insight back then. Horse Heaven, and especially one pony, was a metaphor. So, I got out the verse I’d written many years ago…
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Guest Post by Jim Jackson
Looking back over the years, I am grateful to have learned how divine guidance has shaped my life and, at key moments, saved me from unimaginable harm, even death.
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By Michael Avery
If you’ve ever driven from Roseburg, Oregon, up to Crater Lake, you’ve passed the Colliding Rivers viewpoint at Glide. This is the only place in the world where two rivers meet head on, according to the sign posted at the viewpoint.
The North Umpqua River is swift and powerful. On the other hand, Little River is calm and gentle. One day, I realized what an amazing metaphor Colliding Rivers represents. I even wrote a short parable about it.
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Guest Post by Janice George
When I asked to learn more about unconditional love, my Spiritual Teacher sent a special messenger. As it turned out, he also taught me about communication and much, much more.
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By Michael Avery
Foxes (featured above) are known for their cleverness, ability to outsmart predators, and resourcefulness. The fox totem thus symbolizes mental prowess, quick-thinking, and the ability to find creative solutions to problems.
Totems serve as spiritual emblems with symbolic meanings and significance for individuals, families, and clans. Depending on the source, several meanings can be attributed to each totem. They are also part of the “waking dream family” for those who recognize that a connection exists between outer events and our inner states of consciousness.
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Guest Post by Jerry Ryan
Stress is an omnipresent force in your fast-paced life. From work pressures to personal responsibilities, it seems like there’s always something to worry about. The good news is that there’s a simple and powerful tool at our disposal to combat stress 24 hours a day—your breath.
Deep breathing techniques have been used for centuries to alleviate stress and promote relaxation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between breathing and stress, and how you can harness the power of your breath to find calm in the chaos.
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By Michael Avery
Many summers ago, I moved to Denver, Colorado, to work with some friends. The snow arrived early that year, and I decided to return to rainy old Oregon. Before leaving Denver, I followed an inner nudge and drove south to explore Colorado Springs.
I stopped just north of that city to fill up with gas. As I was getting back in my car, Divine Providence stepped in. A large sign caught my attention. It read: “This way to the Garden of the Gods.”