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Discovering and Exploring "Dances of Universal Peace"

                                                  Discovering & Exploring "Dances of Universal Peace"           I first learned about "Dances of Universal Peace" when I was studying at Unity Village and a classmate who was used to participating invited a group of us to attend and participate in "Dances."  They were being held in an area of Kansas City, MO so  we went there. I discovered circle dances which were accompanied by guitar etc. and chanted/sung in various languages.          We first walked the floor in a circle and then formed  a circle holding hands, palms up   on one  side and down on the other.  There were times we dropped  hands, formed a second  circle or did separate movements. The movements were taught as  as well as the chant/songs. ...

Seasons Of Christmases Past

                                 SEASONS OF CHRISTMASES PAST                                   by Desiree de Angelise                                                 Memories begin with the fragrant pine scent of a real tree, strings of cranberries, popcorn and often hand-made paper chains as well as lights and ornaments.  It is interesting that while I only was thinking of the "dollhouse" Christmas, the one in San Francisco and Kansas City as I began writing this, so many more came to mind. As a very young child, about three, we lived in Northern California in a small house one house away from the Seahorns.  I don't remember much specifically about the Seahorns' Christmas; however I do r...