Author Archives: C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

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About C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

I am blessed to be a co-steward for over 30 years of the beautiful 22-acre Cortesia Sanctuary outside Eugene, Oregon, with my partner, Tricia Clark-McDowell. My lifelong interests in wellness care, psychology, nature, music composition & performance, writing, and meditation fuel my celebration for life. My form of service is founded upon the elemental practice of kindness and reverence for life. Of course, to understand the value of deep respect for life, we also have to accept irreverence as part of human nature and to know that it can be very disruptive and destructive to peace, safety, beauty, joy and love.

Reflections Upon Japan’s Catastrophe

Posted on March 15, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

I am haunted by the images and videos of tsunami waves sweeping over towns, neighborhoods and agricultural land in Japan. My great sadness is that for millions of people, a way of life has been obliterated. Homes, possessions, roads, storefronts … Continue reading →

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Livelihood Prayer

Posted on March 10, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

One of the most important decisions we make in life is that of livelihood. Livelihood is not simply a question of what we are going to be when we grow up. When we emphasize the concepts of a vocation, field … Continue reading →

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Welcome to A Reverent Life

Posted on March 9, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

Amidst the perspiration of life is the need for inspiration. It is vital to our overall wellness to find ways to heal, regenerate and celebrate life on Earth. Accordingly, we are always in need of joy and to serve others … Continue reading →

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Reverence: A Way to Peace

Posted on March 9, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

The great awakening of our time is that we are inseparable from each other. It is as if we are part of a vast Web of Life, and our desires and actions vibrate and effect all beings and nature in … Continue reading →

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