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A woman wrapped in a U.S. flag - how we create independence — Independence and Interdependence
Independence In 1776, on the 4th of July, the founding fathers of the United States signed the Declaration […]

July 2, 2022 in Reflections on Holidays tagged Beloved Community / Choose life / Fourth of July / Freedom / Independence / Interdependence / Love by Barbara Stevens

Seabird flying above the ocean, sunrise in the back ground - a symbol of freedom — Freedom and “The Dawntreader”
Songs of Freedom People have been singing songs about freedom for centuries. During their struggle for independence, the […]

May 28, 2022 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Freedom / Justice / Love by Barbara Stevens

People sitting around a campfire looking at the stars - we tell stories to pass down our knowledge — If Knowledge Is Power
Knowledge and Safety “Knowledge is power,” he told me. “Some people shouldn’t have it.” He spoke the quip […]

May 14, 2022 in Political Events and Recovery tagged Healing / Love / Power by Barbara Stevens

Pink flowers faded in the white of ice — What Is the Nature of Love?
Asking the Question Today we ask what love is. Given how many people have tried to analyze the […]

February 12, 2022 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Compassion / God / Love / Spiritual Path / Truth / Universe by Barbara Stevens

Perseus holding Medusa's head - the hero and the monster — Monsters and the Heroes Who Face Them
Seeing Ourselves in Myths It’s hard to know how an ancient culture viewed its myths. There are indications […]

February 5, 2022 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Choose life / Fear / Forgiveness / Heroes / Kindness / Love / Monsters by Barbara Stevens