Monthly Archives: November 2008

A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul

Just another book by St. John of the Cross. Excerpt: XXVIII My soul is occupied, And all my substance in His service; Now I guard no flock, Nor have I any other employment:  My sole occupation is love. Download the … Continue reading

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Mad Radio Audio Selection

These are from Valley Free Radio/ Madness Radio: madnessradio-2008-07cognitivetherapyronunger madnessradio-2008-07-02spiritualemergencedavidlukoff

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Sister Site Updated

I have added some content- audio links- to our sister blog, Mad Liberation by Moonlight. Go here to see it. Stay chill, Rick

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Resistance is F_____ (Complete the phrase)

Erin’s Birthday, yestraday, thought I’d complete this big video project I’ve been doing all week. No such luck. File ended up too large for my computer to handle; just crashed over and over again. I made a small version without … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Only Daughter

song: predlightrunnerhappybirthday112108 Erin would be 29 years old today. Tonight we’ll have cake. We’ll blow out her candles. It’s a ritual, it’s comforting in a way. Yes: There will be tears. I am at work. I should probably not be … Continue reading

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St. John of the Cross- The Dark Night of the Soul

  Excerpt: STANZAS OF THE SOUL   1. On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings–oh, happy chance!– I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest.   2. In darkness and secure, By the secret … Continue reading

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The Gnostic Gospels

Jesus said, “I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained. Split a piece of wood; I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find … Continue reading

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I talk to the trees

but they never hear me. My First week at Work at OSH 5 Days of orientation- some parts very dull (people reading from powerpoints (said PPs both displayed on screen and provided as handouts). Some presentations sort of interesting (even … Continue reading

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I’m Employed (and other stuff)

I was hired a couple days ago, start work on Monday (11/3/08). Peer Recovery Specialist at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), also known as the “notorious Oregon State Hospital”. My “Hire Letter” click for full size): Other stuff McCain is … Continue reading

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