Category Archives: Healing

Articles on healing

Becoming An Orphan

Posted on January 11, 2023 by gerrystarnes

At the end of last year, I suddenly – but not unexpectedly – became an orphan. At the age of 69, that is no small event. Becoming an orphan at any age is, of course, no small event. Still, with … Continue reading →

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Transition: Reset

Posted on December 27, 2017 by gerrystarnes

I lean against the heavy door of 2018 and knock as loudly as I am able. It does not budge. I try the doorknob. It is still locked as before. I turn, put my back against it, and slide down to … Continue reading →

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Pulling Weeds

Posted on July 12, 2012 by gerrystarnes

The Art of Pulling Weeds is an exceedingly meditative practice. It is not simply about pulling plants out of the ground; it is about doing so mindfully and in awareness. Anyone can pull up weeds; however to do it well, … Continue reading →

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Healing Self Curses (Cancel/Clear)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by gerrystarnes

Excerpted from the book, “Spirit Paths: The Quest for Authenticity” by Gerry Starnes, M.Ed. For the most part, belief filters are based on learned behaviors that arise from past experience. You may have had a traumatic or frightening experience with … Continue reading →

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Healing Deepwater Horizon

Posted on June 20, 2010 by gerrystarnes

Following the explosion and collapse of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform on April 20, 2010, the world watched in helpless horror as an environmental catastrophe unfolded. It was alarming at first to think of the thousands of gallons of oil, … Continue reading →

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