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, May 30, 2012

How and Who We See

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Last week, at a downtown intersection, I saw three young adults carrying a large banner. The message, printed in big block letters, called ...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Unfolding

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Recovering from my recent trip to New York, so decided to share an excerpt from my book The Dance . It's a piece that takes me back to...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Soul Smiling

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I’m in my apartment listening to the school children running and screaming and laughing in the small park next to my building. What a teemin...
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

News From The Front

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Years ago, when I sent my agent, Joe Durepos, the first draft of the book The Invitation he phoned me and said, “Wow, writing for you must b...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

A Mantra From The Boss

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"It ain't no sin to be glad to be alive!" -Bruce Springsteen   I heard artist Wayne White use this quote on CBC radio as...
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Divorce Day Revelations

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Monday (April 23) my divorce became final. Coming up to the day I felt oddly unsettled even though the reality of my daily life would not b...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Pushing My Edge

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As much as I appreciate and benefit from many Buddhist teachings and practises, I’m not by nature a “middle way” kind of woman. My ex ofte...
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