Category Archives: Practice Reverence

Give It All Away! — A Personal Lesson in Generosity

Posted on June 6, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

“Give it all away, Forrest! Don’t hold back, just give it away!” John, a fellow food vendor, stormed across the crowded food court screaming at the top of his lungs. I felt like a child being publicly admonished. On one … Continue reading →

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Love All Creation

Posted on June 2, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

Love all Creation. The whole and every grain of sand in it. Love every leaf, and every ray of light. Love the plants. Love the animals. Love everything. If you love everything you will perceive the Divine Mystery in all … Continue reading →

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The Beauty in Words

Posted on April 14, 2011 by C. Forrest McDowell, PhD

“That is not a tree. I asked you to draw a tree.” My life as a writer began on my eighth birthday with these words of admonishment by my art teacher. Mrs. Brubaker hovered over my interpretation of a redwood … 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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