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As Canada’s weather capital, St. John’s, NL is known as a bit of a mash-up champion. Last evening, we had one such combo of fog and wind! The wind was howling as the sun began to set. With a bit of patience ( and lots of shots), I got Cabot Tower on one of the few seconds it was visible between gusts. The rainbow fog was a bonus!!!This wonderful moment was made possible by adventurous mothers who support/supported their young humans to develop physical literacy skills like biking. What is this moment-two special humans in my life, separated by 6 decades, sharing inaugural laps on the pump track near Quidi Vidi!Me and my boombox…er…chainsaw. So enjoyed getting out on the trails of the @echopond_centre to assist in opening up the trails and the centre for another season of environmental education a.k.a. setting up young humans for a long life relationship with nature and the outdoors. My pleasure to lend a hand or two!This is one of my classrooms from yesterday! Not too shabby.Just couldn’t resist a paddle on our way home when we saw the pond was wind still.Be colourful! Marian took this shot of me on a hike earlier in the week and Google photos decided I needed to stand out in full-colour!Explore TA's Website
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Tag Archives: Buddhism
Lungta Livyers #19: Pressing Pause
As you may remember, Lungta is the name of prayer flags in Tibet and Nepal. Lungta means “Windhorse” and refers to how the wind can carry the prayers that are printed on the prayer flags into the universe. Livyer is … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, adventure, Buddhism, Cross Canada, Lovewinter, prayer flags, ski, Via Rail, Winter
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Snow in St. John’s as my Teacher: Life (and Snow) is Precious
The week of Valentine’s Day moves many of us to express our love to those near and dear to us. As well, this week, with our wonderful 45 cm snow fall, had me professing my love for snow days! Today, … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Everest 3.0, Life
Tagged 2015, Buddhism, climb, Seven Summits, snow as my teacher, train
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A Theory of Relativity
I pulled this tire up Signal Hill three times this morning. The first pull felt awfully hard. Indeed. Really, really hard. Interesting to note that that feeling of hardness made me really really want to stop. It was dark. Cold. … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Everest 3.0, Gunnbjørn Fjeld
Tagged 2012, Buddhism, Go for Greenland, Tire Pull, train
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Visual Soliloquy #395: The everyday practice is simply to develop complete…
The everyday practice is simply to develop complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions, and to all people, experiencing everything totally without reservations or blockages so that one never withdraws or centralizes into oneself. –Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Nature, photography, Quotes
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Vinson Visual Lojong #20: Train without bias in all areas. It is crucial always to do this pervasively and wholeheartedly
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #19: If you can practice even when distracted, you are well trained
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #18: Self-liberate even the antidote
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Vinson Visual Lojong #17: Don’t be swayed by external circumstances
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #16: Three objects, three poisons, and three seeds of virtue
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #15: Whatever you meet unexpectedly, join with meditation
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #14: Whichever of the two occurs, be patient
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #13 Abandon poisonous food
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #12: Examine the nature of unborn awareness
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #11: Train in the three difficulties
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #10: Liberate yourself by examining and analyzing
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #9 Two activities: one at the beginning, one at the end
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #8: When the world is filled with evil, Transform all mishaps into the path of bodhi
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #7: Don’t try to be the fastest
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #6: Abandon all hope of fruition
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #5: Work with the greatest defilements first
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Buddhism, Lojong Slogans, Nature, photography, Travel
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Vinson Visual Lojong #4: Be grateful to everyone
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Vinson Visual Lojong #3: Rest in the nature of alaya, the essence
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Vinson Visual Lojong #2: Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Vinson Visual Lojong #1: First, train in the preliminaries
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares … Continue reading
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Visual Soliloquy #14
“Our life is an endless journey… The practice of meditation provides a vehicle to travel on that road.” – Chögyam Trungpa
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