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  1. Caroling

    Apr. 5 Laurie Beck speaks on "Living to Tell" after meditation - at Sr. Center space

    Emerald Coast Meditation Society Event 6:30 - 8 p.m. John Horton Senior Center, 194 N County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Our one-time meeting place at the sr. center is two-tenths of a mile north of Hwy. 98 on the east side of the road. You will come to it about 5 seconds...
  2. Caroling

    Owl pics taken in a local park by unknown photographer

    The original owl pics were too large for posting in this forum. These are cropped and lightened from the owl pics taken in a local park in south Walton County by an unknown photographer.
  3. Caroling

    Mar. 1 "Spiritual Food for Thought", Emerald Coast Meditation Society, Deborah Merwin

    March 1 meditation meeting with Deborah Merwin, an Isian Priestess, interfaith minister, and founder of the Isis of Philae Lyceum, as guest speaker, talking about “Spiritual Food for Thought.” The meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa...
  4. Caroling

    "The Search for Contentment" talk after meditation Feb. 16 at 6:30pm

    Janet Bronstein, a senior teacher at the Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, will be guest speaker at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Feb. 16, talking about “The Search for Contentment.” The meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa...
  5. Caroling

    Feb. 2, 6:30 pm talk, "You Are Not Alone" by Dr. Marinella Monk at ECMS meeting

    “You Are Not Alone” is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, Feb. 2. The speaker will be Dr. Marinella Monk of Santa Rosa Beach, whose first book bears that name. The ECMS meets at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile...
  6. Caroling

    Jan. 19 "Tapping into Your Healing Power" after 30 min. Meditation

    ECMS speaker to demonstrate how to ‘Tap Into Your Healing Power’ “Tapping Into Your Healing Power” is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, Jan. 19. Speaking will be Colleen Gay of Northfield, Minn. The ECMS meets at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy...
  7. Caroling

    Nov. 24 - Sunrise Meditation 6 am Thanksgiving morning

    Sunrise meditation on the beach Thanksgiving morning, starting at 6 a.m. (Sunrise is at 6:16.) Go to dune crossover at the point where Seaside meets WaterColor. (It’s the Van Ness Butler beach access #30.) Driving on 30A, turn north on Western Lake Dr. in WaterColor and park in the spacious...
  8. Caroling

    Nov. 17 Thursday "Qigong, Meditation and the Energy Body"

    Ken Roman, who has been studying and teaching the healing arts for more than 25 years, will speak to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, Nov. 17. His topic will be “Qigong, Meditation and the Energy Body." His presentation will include some hands-on work. The ECMS meets at...
  9. Caroling

    Video: "Swamp Tromp" SWCC Back to Nature Festival 2011 with Anita Page

    Anita Page, nature enthusiast, leads a group on a "Swamp Tromp". First she explains that it has been so dry that there is no water or even mud to walk through. Then she takes us into the forest to find lots of life and tell us what she knows about it. The group is already nature savvy in...
  10. Caroling

    11/3 Meditation and ‘Letting Go Using Jin Shin Jyutsu’ talk and demo

    “Letting Go Using the Ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu” will be the topic of a presentation at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, Nov. 3. The talk and demonstration will be given by Adele Leas, who has taught JSJ classes in many countries and is the author of "Jin Shin Jystsu for...
  11. Caroling

    6:30 p.m. 10/20 Emerald Coast Meditation Society Thich Nhat Hanh

    At the Oct. 20 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society, Nancy James will talk about a recent retreat she and 800 others attended with a world-renowned Vietnamese Zen Master. She calls her talk, “Present Moment, Wonderful Moment: My Five-Day Retreat With Thich Nhat Hanh.”...
  12. Caroling

    Swami J Oct. 6 on “Self-realization Through Meditation,” at ECMS meeting

    Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati, also known as Swami J, will be guest speaker at the Oct. 6 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society (ECMS). He will talk on “Self-realization Through Meditation.” The ECMS, nonsectarian and open to anyone without charge, meets at 480 N. Co. Hwy...
  13. Caroling

    Zen Ink Painting - See it, learn it, try it after meditation

    “Meditative Art – Zen Ink Painting” will be the topic of a presentation at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, Sept. 8. Caroling Geary of wholeo.net will discuss and demonstrate this ancient Chinese practice. The ECMS meets at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa...
  14. Caroling

    The Mystery of the Labyrinth: Using Ancient Myth for Soul Searching & Self Discovery

    "The Mystery of the Labyrinth: Using Ancient Myth for Soul Searching and Self Discovery” is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, May 5. Deborah Merwin will be the speaker. The ECMS meets at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach...
  15. Caroling

    Couple to describe Baha?i faith at April 7 meditation group

    ?The Baha?i Faith, Unity in Diversity? is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Thursday, April 7. Two long-time Baha?i practitioners, Drs. Ron and Sandy Frazer, will be the speakers. The ECMS meets at 6:30 p.m at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach...
  16. Caroling

    Mar. 3: Healer to explain Myofascial Release at ECMS

    ?What Is Myofascial Release?? will be the subject when Janet Hardy addresses the March 3 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 Hwy. 393 N., a half mile north of Hwy. 98 The meeting will start with 30 minutes of silent meditation. Hardy will...
  17. Caroling

    Buddhist priest to address ECMS Feb. 17 on ?Beginning a Zen Life?

    ?Beginning a Life in Zen? will be the subject when Joen Snyder O?Neal addresses the Feb. 17 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with 30 minutes of silent meditation. The location is Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 Hwy. 393 N., a half mile...
  18. Caroling

    Meditation Society meets Thursday night at 6:30 pm

    On January 20 the Emerald Coast Meditation Society meets as usual on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. Silent meditation at 6:30 p.m. followed by a topic. This week the speaker is James Allen of Ft. Walton...
  19. Caroling

    Advice to a Trasher

    "Advice to a Trasher" essay with photos. Please comment. Advice to a Trasher, Ay Yi Yi On my Sunday morning lake 2 lake hike with camera and trash pickup bag, I try to honor my New Year's resolution to be less judgmental. Advice on how to trash more effectively, for passengers, truckers, and...
  20. Caroling

    ?Rational Thinking and Meditation? Jan. 6 at 6:30p.m.

    ?Rational Thinking and Meditation? will be the subject of Dr. Rob Whitfield at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with 30 minutes of silent meditation. The location is 480 Hwy. 393 N., a half mile north of Hwy. 98 in Santa Rosa Beach...
  21. Caroling

    Panorama of sunset and sunrise on solstices and equinoxes at Deer Lake State Park

    This panorama isn't about THE most stunning views. It is about where the sun is around here (specifically Deer Lake beach) at four times a year: winter, spring, summer, and fall. I did each one separately then put them together in one spin around. Plus there are the full moons of September and...
  22. Caroling

    Day-long silent meditation retreat Dec. 18 honoring solstice

    A day of silent meditation and quiet activities will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, in Santa Rosa Beach at the Coastal Branch Library. It is sponsored by the Emerald Coast Meditation Society as a way to commemorate the solstice that takes place Dec. 21 at 5:38 p.m.. The day will...
  23. Caroling

    Meditation and talk on "Meditating With an Amazing Woman"

    Couple to discuss Vipassana meditation and special teacher at Dec. 16 at Emerald Coast Meditation Society (ECMS) Robert Bartz and Joan Head will discuss a special Vipassana teacher, Barbara Brodsky, with whom they have been studying since 1993, at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Emerald Coast...
  24. Caroling

    Felicia McQuaid to tell ?Story of Buddha? at Nov. 18 meditation group meeting

    ?The Story of the Buddha and the Four Noble Truths? will be the topic presented by Felicia McQuaid at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society (ECMS). The meeting will start with 30 minutes of meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile...
  25. Caroling

    Mindfulness Discussion at ECMS Nov. 4

    A group discussion of mindfulness will be the focus when the Emerald Coast Meditation Society meets on Nov. 4. The meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. People who attend are asked to bring articles...
  26. Caroling

    Birmingham Meditation Teacher speaks Oct. 21

    Janet Bronstein, a senior teacher at the Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, will be guest speaker at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Oct. 21, talking about ?Riding the Energy of Emotions in Meditation Practice.? The location is 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile...
  27. Caroling

    New Road into Deer Lake SP N of 30A

    Looking at Deer Lake State Park north of Hwy 30A, west of the Nature Trail on Oct. 3, I was disturbed and anguished. They have cut a road right over the only example I have found of earthball growing with deer lichen. Followed the road maybe 30 to 50 feet north into the forest, where it...
  28. Caroling

    Meditation meeting Thursday 10/7 at 6:30

    ?Transcendental Meditation? will be the topic at the Oct. 7 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society (ECMS). The meeting will start with 30 minutes of meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. Prudence Bruns, a certified teacher of...
  29. Caroling

    Emerald Coast Meditation Society events Sept. 23 and 25

    Join us this special week at a Thursday night meeting and/or Saturday All-Day Silent Meditation sponsored by the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. September 21 is World Peace Day with global meditations. Sept. 22 at 10:09 p.m. CDT is the equinox, a time to balance, when day and night are equal...
  30. Caroling

    Digital Graffiti 2010 at Alys Beach

    YouTube - Digital Graffiti 2010 at Alys Beach Or see it at wholeo.net for QuickTime and Flash versions Digital Graffiti 2010 at Alys Beach
  31. Caroling

    Meditation group to hear Wilcox June 17 on ?Body Doesn?t Lie?

    "Your Body Doesn't Lie to You" will be the topic discussed by Julie Wilcox at the June 17 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church parish hall. People who practice all different types of meditation are welcome...
  32. Caroling

    One-day solstice meditation retreat

    A day of silent meditation and quiet activities will be held on Saturday, June 19, at the Seagrove Beach home of Nancy James. It is sponsored by James and Caroling Geary as a way to honor the solstice that takes place June 21. It is open without charge to anyone who meditates. The...
  33. Caroling

    Chelco: reducing peak power use

    Jan. 8 evening I got a call from Chelco Green Power asking me to help reduce power usage during the peak hours from 6:30-9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. So this morning I heated water on my camp stove, turned off the water heater breakers, pulled out plugs and used no appliances. So at 10 a.m...
  34. Caroling

    Baader-Meinhof Complex, movie at Seaside Rep theatre 11/14/2009

    Any comments about the movie "Baader-Meinhof Complex" shown at the Seaside Rep theatre last night (Nov. 14)? A line I remember went something like this, "When one person commits a murder it is a crime. When 100 people commit a murder it is a war and OK." The film was very well done but the...
  35. Caroling

    Sleeper in canoe under E Lake bridge

    I don't know which forum to put this in. Not just a photo, or environment, etc. This morning at 7 a.m. walking on the bridge over Eastern Lake, I saw a canoe with a man sleeping in it. It was tied to the piers in the middle of the water. He had a pillow and blanket, looking like he was in bed...
  36. Caroling

    Digital Graffiti 2009 at Alys Beach - Video

    For me the event brought the light shows of the 60s into the future of digital art be-ins. I wandered happily with my digicam always on. A three-minute video is on my website: wholeo.net. Link to QuickTime for the web...
  37. Caroling

    Does a photo op make it OK?

    This morning, a group of people were sitting on a dune restoration area, including a photographer taking their pictures. I asked them if they had seen the signs and they said "it is OK, we?re being careful". I didn?t think it was OK. I took their picture. The photographer said it was illegal for...
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