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, 20203 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, 20203 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, 20201 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, 20203 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 7, 20202 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 15, 20201 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 15, 20201 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 15, 20201 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, 20202 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, 20202 min
Being
I took a moment to breathe and turn inwardly. I listened. A question emerged...
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Denny Balish
Dec 1, 20191 min
Advent Haikus
In the still darkness
Beneath winter’s frozen field, New roots divine spring
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Denny Balish
Nov 17, 20191 min
Sijo Poem
In the dark, I turned my face to the heavens...
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Denny Balish
Oct 20, 20191 min
Whale
An image I saw last night stirs, Of a beached whale...
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Denny Balish
Sep 15, 20191 min
Loneliness & Solitude
Solitude, inner sanctum rendering mute cruel dissonance
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Denny Balish
Aug 11, 20192 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 21, 20192 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 16, 20192 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 25, 20192 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 14, 20192 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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