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Reflecting on the Faithful Practice of Hope
Drawing on quotes by John Paul Lederach and Parker J. Palmer, this reflection explores hope as an active daily practice rather than mere wishful thinking.
Original sourcesA Gathering of Spirits
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Neighboring Retreat and Travel Notes from Ring Lake Ranch
A retreat co-facilitated with Helen Blier at Ring Lake Ranch explores neighboring and community, accompanied by lighthearted travel notes from a flight.
Original sourcesA Gathering of Spirits
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David Whyte Shares 'Etruscan Tomb' Feature
Poet David Whyte presents a feature on 'Etruscan Tomb,' accompanied by photography from Bodi Hallett.
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David Whyte Announces 'The Soul's Authority' Seminars
David Whyte will host three Sunday seminars in September 2026 focused on finding inner direction through 'the soul's authority' in Ireland.
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Driving Memories and a Cover of 'Edelweiss'
Following a holiday road trip filled with soundtrack listens, this feature shares trivia about Christopher Plummer's singing double and a new cover of 'Edelweiss.'
Original sourcesPatterns in Repeat
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Reflections on the Persistence and Tenacity of Hope
- The Persistence & Tenacity of HopeA Gathering of Spirits · Included
Ring Lake Ranch Retreat and Personal Travel Notes
- Just for fun….A Gathering of Spirits · Included
David Whyte's Etruscan Tomb Reading Feature
- Etruscan TombDavid Whyte · Included
David Whyte's September 2026 Ireland Seminars
- September 2026 - "The Soul's Authority"David Whyte · Included
Edelweiss Cover and Driving Memories
- Edleweiss (The Sound of Music) - coverPatterns in Repeat · Included
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