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“Mine dwells in the heart, and neither enters nor leaves.”— Mirabai, translated by Jane Hirshfield “Trust is your light. Work on it.” — Kathy “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — John 1:1 October has always been an intense month, and this year is certainly living up to its reputation. My daughter is here from Portland, and we've been spending time together every day, including an entire afternoon yesterday getting our hair done. My oldest son...

The Longing and the Yearning Dear Kathy, We are coming up on nine years since you left this earth. Nine years without your laughter, without hearing you sing to me, without your gentle teasing. Nine years without watching your paint-splattered fingers move across a canvas or sitting on the floor of your sound studio, listening as you brought heavenly sounds into music, a parrot perched on your shoulder. I remember walking through the forest with you and watching you gaze at everything with...

Trigger warning: This post includes references to suicide, alcohol and drug use, serious accidents, death, and grief. Please read with care if any of these subjects are difficult for you. “The soul is the ray of that Sun which is the source and goal of all beings.” — Hazrat Inayat Khan “Mira’s dear Lord, when will your arm extend, and with much love and grace take her in your embrace?” — Mirabai October has arrived, or as Kathy used to call it, Rocktober. I remember Her talking about this as...