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.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Dreaming with the Ancestors

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Often I do an Ancestor Speaking ceremony at this time of year- the time when many of the meaning-making stories of some cultures say the vei...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Instead of Discipline

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So, I've been thinking about discipline- you know, the thing we think we need to find if we are going to do the things we know are good ...
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Friday, October 23, 2015

Disappointment

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On one level, it's been a challenging week. On three different days, plans to meet with friends from far away (and have reunions with lo...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Risky Moves

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Walking across a busy street in downtown Toronto, I pass in front of two vehicles stopped at the intersection, side by side. The men in the...
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Friday, October 9, 2015

Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. I am so grateful for your messages of support- am still largely offline, finding strengthening health e...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Writing

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It happens most frequently on ordinary days Days when I leave dirty dishes in the sink Ignore the unmade bed Step over yesterday’s clothe...
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Birthday Poem

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I’ve been here awhile. But the sounds of sunrise still lighten my heart And the summer scent of dusk The mingling of sun-warmed ea...
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