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What is not New at The Way of the River
I hope that you and yours are well. And if not—and I know that some of you are or have been struggling with illness, either
Not Firing on All Cylinders? Welcome to Life
First, a big chunk of thoughts from a voice more eloquent than my own: “Mary Oliver for Corona” (Thoughts after the poem “Wild Geese”) By AdrieKusserow You do not have to
This Feeling We’re Feeling Is Grief
Do you need more emotional and spiritual support in these days? Please contact me at magic@thewayoftheriver.com to see whether working together seems like it might
The Way of the River is Here For You
Dear ones – I want to say, “I have not been well,” but I am as well in body as I ever am. So do
Let Us Rest Then You and I
My dear friends and comrades – Do you ever have that sense that if you just could do just a little bit more, you’d really
Do You Need Better Boundaries?
Today, let’s consider an essential quality of a healthy relationship: Boundaries. Professional boundaries, personal boundaries, ethical boundaries, boundaries that are set for the benefit of others
Equanimity Does Not Equal Neutrality
Last week’s Reflections was a very intense thing, both to write and to read, by all accounts. Some people called it “bad ass,” others couldn’t finish reading
Really, Friends, How Do We End This Tyranny?
Oh my dears – Reflections is not usually ferocious, or even fierce. While I have written about “dismantling myths of supremacy,” as adrienne maree brown has said, I
Hypocritical Preacher
Darlings – So here’s a thing… You know the expression, “Physician, heal thyself?” There’s a similar one. “Preacher, hear thyself.” When I wrote to you last
Not Firing on All Cylinders? Welcome to Life
First, a big chunk of thoughts from a voice more eloquent than my own: “Mary Oliver for Corona” (Thoughts after the poem “Wild Geese”) By AdrieKusserow You do not have to
This Feeling We’re Feeling Is Grief
Do you need more emotional and spiritual support in these days? Please contact me at magic@thewayoftheriver.com to see whether working together seems like it might
The Way of the River is Here For You
Dear ones – I want to say, “I have not been well,” but I am as well in body as I ever am. So do
Let Us Rest Then You and I
My dear friends and comrades – Do you ever have that sense that if you just could do just a little bit more, you’d really
Do You Need Better Boundaries?
Today, let’s consider an essential quality of a healthy relationship: Boundaries. Professional boundaries, personal boundaries, ethical boundaries, boundaries that are set for the benefit of others
Equanimity Does Not Equal Neutrality
Last week’s Reflections was a very intense thing, both to write and to read, by all accounts. Some people called it “bad ass,” others couldn’t finish reading
Really, Friends, How Do We End This Tyranny?
Oh my dears – Reflections is not usually ferocious, or even fierce. While I have written about “dismantling myths of supremacy,” as adrienne maree brown has said, I
Hypocritical Preacher
Darlings – So here’s a thing… You know the expression, “Physician, heal thyself?” There’s a similar one. “Preacher, hear thyself.” When I wrote to you last
Do You Need Some Sleep?
Dear ones – There are few magic bullets in this life. But enough water, some movement done regularly, and enough sleep will do an awful
Who Makes You Brave?
”Maybe there’s a way out of the cage where you live. Maybe one of these days you can let the light in. Show me How big