Be Like Water
Martha D'Adamo Martha D'Adamo

Be Like Water

As I walked along the beach, reflecting on how dramatically the landscape had changed overnight, I was struck by the symbolism of the tides and how closely they mirror our lives.

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Healing Sounds
Martha D'Adamo Martha D'Adamo

Healing Sounds

Today I was struck by how important sound is in my life. Sound can move and inspire me, frighten me, reveal sadness, or express joy.

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In Neh
Martha D'Adamo Martha D'Adamo

In Neh

In the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do, In Neh is one of eight key principles. It speaks to endurance, perseverance, and patience—a quiet but powerful commitment to cultivating an indomitable spirit.

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Bowl Burning Ritual for Endings and Closure
Martha D'Adamo Martha D'Adamo

Bowl Burning Ritual for Endings and Closure

Many years ago, my dear friend Olga Butterworth shared with me a year-end ritual that I have returned to for over 25 years—at the close of one chapter and the quiet beginning of another. It is a simple, symbolic “bowl burning” ritual, and over time I have come to use it not only at year’s end, but during many transitions in life.

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