Denny Balish
Each Day, A Gift
Take time to reflect, meditate, journal, pray. Dig deep and listen to the wisdom that rises up.
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Denny Balish
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
Life is Short
I have routinely wrestle with the meaning of life, particularly when unexpected events rattle my equilibrium.
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Denny Balish
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
Shadow and Light
We all carry a certain amount of darkness within us; it is our human condition.
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Denny Balish
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
A Prayer for the World
On this World Day of Prayer, as I reflect on the state of our country and the world...
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Denny Balish
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
A Letter to Our Country (2020)
Dear America, I know you’re hurting now and have been for some time. I feel your pain.
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Denny Balish
- Jun 6, 2020
- 2 min
Tending to Body and Soul
Clearly, my body was speaking to me and at this point, I had no other choice but to listen.
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Denny Balish
- May 14, 2020
- 1 min
Respite
Sitting outside in the backyard on a beautiful spring afternoon provides a momentary respite from the disquiet raging around the world.
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Denny Balish
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
When the Earth Stood Still
You sent to us one of
Your smallest beings
To remind us about
The sanctity of life
and our irretractable interconnectedness.
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Denny Balish
- Mar 14, 2020
- 1 min
Uncertain Times
During uncertain times
When fear abounds
Quiet the mind,
Be still the heart
And pray...
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Denny Balish
- Feb 15, 2020
- 2 min
Love the One You’re With
I have been practicing being kinder and gentler with myself of late. Not something that comes particularly easy, mind you.
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Denny Balish
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
Being
I took a moment to breathe and turn inwardly. I listened. A question emerged...
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Denny Balish
- Dec 1, 2019
- 1 min
Advent Haikus
In the still darkness
Beneath winter’s frozen field, New roots divine spring
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Denny Balish
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min
Sijo Poem
In the dark, I turned my face to the heavens...
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Denny Balish
- Oct 19, 2019
- 1 min
Whale
An image I saw last night stirs, Of a beached whale...
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Denny Balish
- Sep 14, 2019
- 1 min
Loneliness & Solitude
Solitude, inner sanctum rendering mute cruel dissonance
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Denny Balish
- Aug 10, 2019
- 2 min
Kicking Shame to the Curb
If I had the power of a superhero, I would erase all evidence of shame from my life.
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Denny Balish
- Jul 20, 2019
- 2 min
Life with Dog
Back then, little did I know that not only would this dog become my loyal companion but also my most unorthodox of teachers.
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Denny Balish
- Jun 15, 2019
- 2 min
Beautiful Soul
My life has driven me deep, to rumble with demons cast upon me so long ago during a childhood where I did not feel safe.
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Denny Balish
- May 24, 2019
- 2 min
Holding On and Letting Go
Life is like a card game. We never know what cards we will get dealt, but once dealt, we get to decide how to play our hand.
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Denny Balish
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
Listening to Our BodyVoice
When I am physically, mentally or emotionally depleted, I feel as if my vitality has been drained from my entire being.
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