The Green Bough

"If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come." -Chinese proverb Weekly postings by Oriah, author of the bestselling books The Invitation; The Dance; and The Call. Oriah will post on Wednesdays, and occasionally check for and respond to comments. For more information see her website www.oriah.org by clicking on her photo below.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Getting By With A Little Help

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I once gave a talk to the graduating class at the University of Kansas School of Social Work. I identified myself as a “recovering social wo...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

What is Compassion?

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Recently, a woman I met told me about her daughter who is living in South America. Her daughter is being threatened by a powerful crime fami...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Starting Without Fear

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A while ago, at the Royal Ontario Museum I went to the public restroom. Just before I came out of the stall I heard a high clear voice say, ...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Resisting What We Want

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I’m not writing. Well, clearly I am writing- but I’m not doing the writing I want to do. I’m not writing the novel I want to write, the nove...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Crossing Thresholds

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The time between Christmas and New Year’s can feel a bit strange. After the bustle and rush of preparations and socializing, there’s a lull,...
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Solitude and Community

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I’ve been thinking a lot about the tension between the need for community and the need for solitude. At this time of year, when many gather ...
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Bah, humbug! In the interests of full disclosure you should know- I don’t like Christmas. Every December I become particularly grouchy, and...
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