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Re: Gratitude

 

I'm very glad to hear you're doing well. I hope we'll be able to enjoy Friday morning coffee?again soon.
Mike

On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 3:31 PM Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:
Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Re: Gratitude

 

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Dear Greg,
I agree. ?I can¡¯t imagine how difficult it is for musicians of any sort.
But we will be getting back to listening and enjoying live music again.
I have had a very positive summer with my own growth as an artist.
I had two tapestry fiber pieces accepted into the Rocky Mountain Biennial at the Museum of Art in Ft. Collins. ?108 pieces were accepted and they took 2 of mine. ?Both of which won Honorable Mentions.
This is the first time my work has ever been in a museum. ?They even gave me a name tag that had my name over the word ARTIST. ?Who knew?!? ?I guess I am really an artist if they gave me a name tag stating such. ?Now all I have to get is the secret decoder ring and I will be ready to pursue my new career.

On Aug 3, 2020, at 12:52 PM, Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:

Thank you David.
?It sure looks like the concert season will be postponed until January, 2021 at the earliest. My cello teacher is a contract musician and he's had to line up a real office job temporarily. It really sucks for those poor folks.

Hope you are well.
Greg

On Mon, Aug 3, 2020 at 11:41 AM David van Buskirk <davidvb2468@...> wrote:
Dear Greg,
I am so pleased to read this.? I can understand the emotions that must have been running through you.? I alway have a reaction like this after the worst part is over.? What a perfect place to feel those feelings. ?
I look forward to the time when we can start going to concerts together. ?
warmest regards,
David

On Aug 2, 2020, at 3:31 PM, Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:

Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--?

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226






--?

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226



Re: Gratitude

 

Thank you David.
?It sure looks like the concert season will be postponed until January, 2021 at the earliest. My cello teacher is a contract musician and he's had to line up a real office job temporarily. It really sucks for those poor folks.

Hope you are well.
Greg


On Mon, Aug 3, 2020 at 11:41 AM David van Buskirk <davidvb2468@...> wrote:
Dear Greg,
I am so pleased to read this.? I can understand the emotions that must have been running through you.? I alway have a reaction like this after the worst part is over.? What a perfect place to feel those feelings. ?
I look forward to the time when we can start going to concerts together. ?
warmest regards,
David

On Aug 2, 2020, at 3:31 PM, Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:

Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226




--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Re: Gratitude

 

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Dear Greg,
I am so pleased to read this. ?I can understand the emotions that must have been running through you. ?I alway have a reaction like this after the worst part is over. ?What a perfect place to feel those feelings. ?
I look forward to the time when we can start going to concerts together. ?
warmest regards,
David

On Aug 2, 2020, at 3:31 PM, Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:

Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226



Weekly Mindfulness #12

 

Dear Sangha,
Here is the?mindfulness exercise for the week.? Discussion and observations will be shared in our regular Zoom practice meeting this Friday morning. These exercises are taken from Jan Chozen Bays' book?.? Below is this week's exercise and the Zoom link for Friday mornings.??Please note: ALL are welcome to come and sit zazen for two rounds on Friday whether or not you are doing the mindfulness activity!

Exercise 12:? Waiting


The Exercise:?Any time you find yourself waiting¡ªwhen you¡¯re in line at the store, waiting for someone who¡¯s late, or waiting for the ¡°please wait¡± icon on your computer screen to go away¡ªtake this as an opportunity to practice mindfulness, meditation, or prayer.

There are several good mindfulness practices for waiting time. One is mindfulness of breath, beginning with a few deep breaths to help dispel body tension over having to wait or the possibility of someone you are waiting for being late. Find the place in your body where you are most aware of the breath¡ªnostrils, chest, or belly¡ªand put your attention on the sensations in that area, noticing how they are continuously changing.
Another useful practice for waiting time is listening to sounds, opening and expanding your hearing to take in the whole room. Other good practices include loving-kindness for the body (chapter 51) and relaxing on the out-breath: each time you breathe out, notice any extra holding or tension in the body¡ªaround the eyes or mouth, in the shoulders or belly¡ªand let it soften.
When you notice yourself becoming annoyed by having to ¡°wait,¡± remind yourself[¡­]¡±

Excerpt From
How to Train a Wild Elephant
Jan Chozen Bays

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Re: Gratitude

 

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Greg,

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How wonderful for you to be able to do what you are doing and to feel so much better.? What a scarey time; glad you took such solace in the support from the sangha.? Truly a credit to your impact with people and the wonderful supporting nature of this group? of people.? Glad you receive such comfort from hiking mountains; there is a wonderful healing nature of being in their presence for me.

?

Warmly,

?

David H. Marvin

970-759-5922

Confluenceleadershipgroup.com

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [zcd] Gratitude

?

Dear Sangha,


In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

?

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

?

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

?

Image removed by sender.

509 572 1709

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drgdclark@...

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433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226

?


--
Warmly,

David H. Marvin


Re: Gratitude

 

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Greg,

Will send thoughts you way when I head to Mt. Bierstadt in a few days to celebrate the first climb 40 years ago.?

I can share the feeling of being on top of the world on those peaks.

Doug

^~^~^~^~^~^
Doug Gilbert
doug@...

On Aug 2, 2020, at 15:31, Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:

Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226



Re: Gratitude

 

So glad to hear your recovery is going well, Greg. Your email is a bright spot in this difficult time.?

Brett

On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 3:31 PM Greg <drgdclark@...> wrote:
Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Gratitude

 

Dear Sangha,

In a few short days, I will hit the 6 month anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With all the political craziness, terrible social problems and racial injustice, and the devastating pandemic, I wanted to share a little gratitude with you all.? So many of you helped my wife and me during my transplant time with food, transportation, company and just being there for me. I am profoundly grateful.

To celebrate my transplantiversary, I hiked and summited Mt. Sniktau today. Its trailhead is at Loveland Pass and is a very accessible, enjoyable hike. I was unprepared for the emotions it elicited though. On the way down, I reflected on my transplant and how crazy lucky I am to be associated with a sangha like you. I also realize how fortunate I am to have had such a competent healthcare team. I certainly know how fortunate I am to have my family.

I just wanted to say thank you. These are really challenging times and just know that you helped one person get through one of his darkest periods. I'll be forever grateful.

Here are a few photos from today:


Gassho,
Greg

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Study Guide

 

Good discussion on the book How to Be an Antiracist last night-thank you Billy and others in the group for having me! Below is a link for Kendi¡¯s study guide for his book.

Bill Hamaker


Re: dharma friend

 

Thank you all for your generous response. This is not an emergency and fine to wait and space out offerings. Much appreciated. Peggy

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
From: "Francine Campone" <francine@...>
Date: Tue, July 28, 2020 7:46 am
To: [email protected]

Hi Peggy.? I¡¯m happy to bring over some food for Mary.? She was very kind to me as well when I was a nervous newbie from South Dakota. I¡¯ll let you know when I drop something off.
?
Francine
?
Francine Campone, Ed.D. MCC
303-862-7710
To schedule an appointment:?
?
?
Helping mature professionals reinvent life by reinventing work
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of psheehan@...
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 3:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
?
thanks greg, no not yet on the dog, but I'll ask her. thanks again.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
From: "Greg" <drgdclark@...>
Date: Mon, July 27, 2020 9:32 am
To: [email protected]
Peggy, Roshi:
?
Pam and I will be bringing a pasta dish (sans red sauce) Thursday morning to Garden Zazen. Does she need help walking her dog, too?
?
gassho,
Greg
?
On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM <psheehan@...> wrote:
Dear sangha friends,?
?
I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?
?
So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary.? She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?
?
Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?

?
--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

?
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Re: dharma friend

 

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Hi Peggy.? I¡¯m happy to bring over some food for Mary.? She was very kind to me as well when I was a nervous newbie from South Dakota. I¡¯ll let you know when I drop something off.

?

Francine

?

Francine Campone, Ed.D. MCC

francine@...

303-862-7710

To schedule an appointment:?

?

?

Helping mature professionals reinvent life by reinventing work

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of psheehan@...
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 3:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend

?

thanks greg, no not yet on the dog, but I'll ask her. thanks again.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
From: "Greg" <drgdclark@...>
Date: Mon, July 27, 2020 9:32 am
To: [email protected]

Peggy, Roshi:

?

Pam and I will be bringing a pasta dish (sans red sauce) Thursday morning to Garden Zazen. Does she need help walking her dog, too?

?

gassho,

Greg

?

On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM <psheehan@...> wrote:

Dear sangha friends,?

?

I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?

?

So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary.? She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?

?

Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?


?

--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

?

Image removed by sender.

509 572 1709

Image removed by sender.

drgdclark@...

Image removed by sender.

433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226

?


Re: dharma friend

 

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?I¡¯m out of town but am in for food and will let you know when I can leave deliveries ... gassho connie?

On Jul 27, 2020, at 3:59 PM, psheehan@... wrote:

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thanks greg, no not yet on the dog, but I'll ask her. thanks again.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
From: "Greg" <drgdclark@...>
Date: Mon, July 27, 2020 9:32 am
To: [email protected]

Peggy, Roshi:

Pam and I will be bringing a pasta dish (sans red sauce) Thursday morning to Garden Zazen. Does she need help walking her dog, too?

gassho,
Greg

On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM <psheehan@...> wrote:
Dear sangha friends,?
?
I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?
?
So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary.? She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?
?
Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?


--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Re: dharma friend

 

thanks greg, no not yet on the dog, but I'll ask her. thanks again.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [zcd] dharma friend
From: "Greg" <drgdclark@...>
Date: Mon, July 27, 2020 9:32 am
To: [email protected]

Peggy, Roshi:

Pam and I will be bringing a pasta dish (sans red sauce) Thursday morning to Garden Zazen. Does she need help walking her dog, too?

gassho,
Greg

On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM <psheehan@...> wrote:
Dear sangha friends,?
?
I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?
?
So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary.? She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?
?
Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?


--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


Re: dharma friend

 

Peggy, Roshi:

Pam and I will be bringing a pasta dish (sans red sauce) Thursday morning to Garden Zazen. Does she need help walking her dog, too?

gassho,
Greg

On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM <psheehan@...> wrote:
Dear sangha friends,?
?
I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?
?
So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary.? She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?
?
Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?



--

Gregory?Clark, Ph.D.

509 572 1709
drgdclark@...
433 S. Quay, Lakewood, CO 80226


dharma friend

 

Dear sangha friends,?
?
I'm writing to enlist some help when and if possible for an old dharma friend. Mary Mich, a former member, current friend of the center, and honored elder has Parkinson's disease and now memory loss. Mary was a true friend, guide and support for me when I joined the Center 30 years ago. Mary's background as a nurse, massage therapist and chiropractor helped many of us through rough patches in sesshins. She had wonderful healing hands and would meet anyone in the office who needed a little help and nurturing. She is currently living alone in Winsor Gardens with her dog, Max. I and a few friends are trying to help Mary stay in her condo as long as she can. The one thing that she could use help with right now is food.?
?
So what I'm wondering is this: many of us are over at ZCD for vigil or garden practice. would it be possible if you are cooking something to make an extra serving that could be either frozen or that can keep for few days in the fridge to leave at the ZC. I can pick it up and take to Mary. ?She is vegetarian and loves stir fries, tofu, pastas, mexican, soups, salads etc. She apparently does not like Italian red sauce.?
?
Thank you, Peggy

ps. send me a text or e-mail if you leave something (303-725-5551 or psheehan@...) and perhaps put her name on it with masking tape. The freezer is in the basement. Fridge is in the kitchen. ?thank you again.?


Open Create & Friday Mindfulness

 

Dear Sangha,

Here is a link to the notes for this past Saturday's Open Create group meeting: meetinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1ViHMvSnEKhVyt_1Y4DHdVzNLbJtgl3ARBNv9EZyz0tY/edit?usp=sharing


Also, here is this week's mindfulness activity?from Jan Chozen Bays' book??(discussion follows sitting on this Friday, July 31, 6:30-7:30am):


Exercise 11:? Loving Touch

The Exercise:?Use loving hands and a loving touch, even with inanimate objects.

REMINDING YOURSELF
Put something unusual on a finger of your dominant hand. Some possibilities include a different ring, a Band-Aid, a dot of nail polish on one nail, or a small mark made with a colored pen. Each time you notice the marker, remember to use loving hands, loving touch.

Excerpt From
How to Train a Wild Elephant

Jan Chozen Bays

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Temple Garden

 

Here is a clickable link to photos I took after Jim Long's Jukai Ceremony.? The temple grounds are lovely - many gasshos to the Landscaping Team!



Bill Hamaker


Re: OPEN CREATE MEETING 7/11/2020 1-2pm Zoom Meeting

 

Hope to see you there but sometimes it's best to enjoy your own company.

Francine

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Hi Francine. I hope I can make it but I have a lot on my plate.?
Hugs
D

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Re: OPEN CREATE MEETING 7/11/2020 1-2pm Zoom Meeting

 

Hi Francine. I hope I can make it but I have a lot on my plate.?
Hugs
D

On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 4:13 PM Francine Campone <francine@...> wrote:
Everyone is welcome to tomorrow's Open Create meeting at 1 pm.

Zen Center Of Denver is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Topic: Open Create
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 385 368 403
Passcode: 754300
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