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Today's crane is a prayer for truth. This intention came from some conversations with @nick_comsia_someday this morning about last night's #sevacircle and what we learned, loved or thought about it all. It turned into a discussion on sharing YOUR truth, even if you think it may start a 'debate' or a slightly uncomfortable discussion. It's those moments of discomfort that we ten to grow 🌳exponentially from. Again, Chögyam Trungpa hit me with some wisdom today . . . TELL THE TRUTH Truth always works. There always has to be basic honesty; that is the source of trust. When someone sees that you are telling the truth, then they will realize further that you are saying something worthwhile and trustworthy. It always works.//. . .Sometimes telling the truth is very painful to them, but they begin to realize it is the truth, and they appreciate it sooner or later.// It is also important to realize that you don't have to have control over others. You see, that is exactly the truth situation: you do not have all the answers; you are not assuming control over people. Instead, you are trying to tell the truth-in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end.// I would like to see myself communicating through those "uncomfortable" situations, even if that means I fumble and bumble and maybe even mumble my way through them. I would like to show up in those moments with strength of will, faith in the process and TRUST of the people I'm communicating with to help me hold space for truthful, meaningful, compassion-full 😍 connection. I also want this for others. I want this for our community. I want us to speak up. Your voice matters. Make it clear you want, ask for help, support your neighbor and let's make some magic happen! #downdogma #yogasummit #akronpeace #bigloveakron #tyranosaurusrex #sage #atmyaltar #mindfulmorning #truth

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Today's crane is a prayer for expanded awareness. This was inspired by a morning reading 📖 ITHE WINDS OF AWARENESS as by #chogyamtrungpa says, //"In talking about open mind, we are referring to a kind of openness that is related with letting self-existing awareness come to us. Awareness is not something that needs to be manufacture: When there is a gap, awareness enters into us. So awareness does not require a certain particular effort. Awareness is like a wind. If you open your doors and windows, it is bound to come in."// It seems as though a willingness to expand is a key component of said expansion. Ask and ye shall receive?!?! Here's me going for it.. "Hello out there, I would like one expanded awareness for here please. Thank you. No I would not like fries with that, my gut says no. Oh, and if you happen to have any extra expanded awarenesses and open minds, I'd like to share them with the rest of the world too!" 🌎🤔🤗😅 #letsmakemagichappen #downdogma #mindfulmorning #yogasummit #peacecrane2017 #beopen #serve #sevacircle #thankyou #sillysaturday

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Today's peace crane offers a prayer for the "Primal Virtue" as referred to in the Tao Te Ching : // By Virtue they are nourished, Developed, cared for, Sheltered, comforted, Grown, and protected. Creating without claiming, Doing without taking credit, Guiding without interfering, This is Primal Virtue. // I state my intentions openly to best serve this community while maintaining balance of self care and personal fulfillment. Speaking of community service, the Yoga Summit is making leaps and bounds getting connected throughout NEO to do the good work and fight the good fight. Come join us in our #sevacircle this Saturday evening from 5-7 @therialtotheatre for meditation, service opportunities and discussion. Then from 7-9, #experiencepeace through concert by @zachbrightlights with reiki share from experienced practitioners in the area. I think you'll enjoy connecting with the people that gather here and I hope you'll come and join in the mission to share and be the change we wish to see. #tao #primalvirtue #givecreditwhereitsdue #downdogma #peacecrane2017 #mindfulmorning (at Muggswigz)