Author Archives: Jeff Kisling

Native Voices for Votes

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

In these days of multiple, ongoing crises, it is easy to loose our focus. To be distracted by the chaos. We must work harder to strengthen our connections with and care for all living things. How many love their neighbor … Continue reading →

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Crossing the empathy wall

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

I believe in the importance and the power of stories. The first time I read this quote by Richard Wagamese I saw its truth, felt it brighten my Inner Light. All that we are is story From the moment we … Continue reading →

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What can we do?

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

The increasing environmental chaos has forced even the mainstream media to talk about ‘climate change’. But they’re very careful not to say anything that would frighten their viewers too much. Don’t talk about the web of interrelated problems that give … Continue reading →

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What do I do when my nightmare comes true?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve often written about the vision that set the course of my life. Friends tell me I repeat myself in these writings. I know that. But there are many facets to some of the things I write and pray about. … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

Saddened to hear of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I’m reminded of a few stories of mine related to the Supreme Court. As a friend says, “brag, brag, blah, blah”. I believe sharing our stories is an important … Continue reading →

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The future, now

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

We need a vision to navigate the changes that are being forced upon us by rapidly evolving environmental, economic and political chaos and a global pandemic. I’ve gone back through the many blog posts I’ve written about change and my … Continue reading →

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Be Vulnerable

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

[Note: with multiple disasters occurring now, and since environmental devastation has been a focus of my life, its hard not to write about these unfolding disasters. But what is important to me, what I am led to think about now, … Continue reading →

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Led to each other

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

I know the Spirit leads us to what we are supposed to do. Resist the draft. Don’t own a car. Work in a children’s hospital. The Spirit also leads us to people, to each other. Raised in the Bear Creek … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali and me

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

Athletes are once again demonstrating leadership to call attention to, and demand change to stop injustice. It has been amazing to see kneeling during the national anthem, for which Colin Kaepernick was vilified, now supported by athletes and supporters of … Continue reading →

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Looking back on a Sacred Journey

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

An anniversary is a chance to remind ourselves of something important to us. This is especially interesting when that event has continued to impact our lives. Looking back is an opportunity to put that in perspective, to recognize things that … Continue reading →

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