[Chapter_Fourteen] leveraging edges.

[Mark Abraham]

Thanks Lindsey!

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM, Lindsey Goldberg <
ecologicaledgeucator at gmail.com> wrote:

>  February 9, 2011
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> “…and what the soul is, I believe I will never quite know.
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> though I play at the *edges* of knowing,
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> truly I know our part is not knowing,
>
> but looking, and touching, and loving…”
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> -Mary Oliver
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> In permaculture we explore edges. The edges between ecosystems are rich
> with biodiversity; there is great potential to maximize the edges in our
> designs to create abundance and fertility.
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> On a personal level, each of us has our own unique edges, professionally,
> politically, socially, and emotionally. Meeting an edge is both a challenge
> and an opportunity, ripe with vulnerability and the potential for expansion.
> For example, some might see conflict as an edge, yet within every conflict
> is an opportunity for growth. When we meet conflict, we can leverage the
> conflicting, firey energies with compassion, and respect. By doing so, we
> can lift off from a place of anger, frustration, and criticism into
> understanding, trust, and peace.
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> Every morning when we wake up, we are at an edge between deep sleep and a
> new day…
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> Consider starting your day with cultural anthropologists Angeles Arrien’s
> *Blessing Way.* This simple practice only takes a few minutes.
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>
>
> 1.     Give Gratitude
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> 2.     Set an intention
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> 3.     Perform a life-affirming action in support of your dreams and
> passions.
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> The possibilities for this practice are endless, and ultimately its form
> will reflect your unique identity and situation.
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>
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> Have a beautiful day,
>
> -L
>
> --
> *Lindsey Goldberg, M.Ed, RYT*
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