Give yourself a break...

Dear Friends,

Is it OK to have a respite from the world? Some might argue that's running away from reality.

Reality does indeed include suffering, pain, disease, injustice, judgment. And it's our responsibility during this lifetime to confront those pieces of reality head-on and try to improve them.

So, is it OK to have a break? Lauren and I believe it's not only OK, it's vital.

It's vital to nourish your spirit with gratitude, faith and lovingkindness. It's vital to connect with kindred spirits and share your stories. It's vital to retreat to a safe, sacred space and cherish the tender parts of your soul.

That's why Lauren and I are so happy about how you all are using Wisdomology. To many of us, it is that vital, safe, sacred space. We're constantly working on how to make it even more nourishing and inspiring, and you'll see some of that in our next release (soon!)

Until then, we thank you for your open hearts, your open minds, your compassionate support of one another, and your respect for the wise soul in each of us.

Peace,

James and Lauren

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ressiegirl How can you use ancient herbs and Mi'kmaq herbal wisdom to stay well and treat illness? Ask ressiegirl.	bohemian A bohemian is "a literary gypsy... [who] surrenders to their inner voice - the energy within."
Illusionsaregrander Discourse on the nature of the Divine, love, bravery, acceptance. And- my personal favorite - sulking.	BlueMoon Ever feel like you could use some tips for opening your heart? BlueMoon has shared a few.
Laura How altruistic is it to do a kindness, and then tell someone about it? Does it diminish the kindness? Find out what Laura thinks.	Isaac Deep, rich understanding of Scriptures, plus poetic expression, plus compassionate fellowship - we're so lucky!

Requests of the Week Would you be so kind as to spread the word to your grandmother, teacher, neighbor, father, friend, acupuncturist...? 1) Hit the forward button at the bottom of this email. 2) Discuss the site on your blog or other online forum. 3) Use Digg, del.icio.us and reddit, or other social bookmarks. Or, just tell someone at the watercooler!

Thought Provoking Question of the Week Ari-ah wants to know: "If you lived in an unreal world of magic and had a magic wand, what would you wish for? Click here to see answers or to answer it yourself.

An Affirmation from a Wise Woman "I don't need words, to make me feel good - I already am a good feeling. I don't need a song, to soothe me - I am already a melody I don't need the sunshine to make me feel the warmth - I am radiant already."

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Dear Friends, How was wisdom shared in the olden days? Discussions. Grandmother to granddaughter, teacher to student, neighbor to neighbor, father to son. Discussing becoming a woman, non-attachment, how to grow the best vegetables, stories of our ancestors. How do we share wisdom in the Internet age? Discussions. Our discussions are a little different than those of our ancestors. Because they can extend across time, across space, across cultural and societal boundaries. Because I can learn from MsPurple or Heatherhedyjon or Triara or Larry, or you, whenever I most need it. Because our discussions are captured for all time, and might inspire someone else in the middle of the night on the other side of the world. But though the medium has changed, our discussions have stayed the same at their core. Just people sharing their personal experiences about this amazing journey we're on. Helping each other make sense of it. Supporting each other to learn, grow, laugh, love. May you inspire someone you don't know today! Peace, James and Lauren

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ChakraGoddess Want to know the #1 rule for a meaningful life? ChakraGoddess posted her #1 rule on Wisdomology (and thanks for the blog link!)	glass_wings Posted a quote on dealing with external pain, and is discussing the connection between love and feeling secure.
mshawkman Leaping, nets appearing, learning from others, opening your heart, the joys of volunteering: we have much to learn from mshawkman.	elsa elsa shared with us she'd like to write a book about her life. Read her post and tell her if you'd be inspired by her book.
Peggy4321 How does touch heal? And why might it be the most important need of our seniors? Ask Peggy4321 - she's already discussing this on her profile page.	Amethyst Amethyst's personal statement rocks! It's gorgeous poetry on what it means to be human, if you ask me (which you didn't).

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Figured it was time

Yes, since we're supposedly trying to bring cutting-edge technology to personal growth, I figured it was time to get a blog. Someday perhaps I'll buy one of those new-fangled "telephone" thingys. I'll use this blog to keep everyone up to date on what's going on with Wisdomology.com. What's new, what's hot, and who to connect with to further your personal journey.

Many blessings to you!
James