“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
~ Albert Camus
Dear Friends,
Winter has settled in for the duration at the Ranch. Temperatures rarely reached zero over the past week, and our local world is covered in a blanket of hushed stillness. Nights seem to stretch as long as a slow-moving summer’s day in Montana.
This time of quiet gestation and hibernation is as necessary for the land as they are for those who dwell on it. It can be a time of profound, slow-motion reset, relishing the quiet, and turning toward the warmth and glow of steady light — whether it's from a flickering fire in the hearth or the eternal flame inside.
The Welsh poet-playwright wrote of winter days where "in the secret dark a fresh snow falls filling our tracks with stars." How do we make the most of the imposed tranquility of the 'secret dark' of these long, cold, quiet nights?
The Dandelion Effect
 In the spirit of introspection and slowing down, we are honored to share a deep discussion about nonviolent communication and conflict resolution this week on "The Dandelion
Effect" podcast. Aimee Ryan has dedicated her life to exploring how we as individuals and communities can implement these valuable methods and tools to better understand one another and communicate what our true needs are. She shares how growing up on the Ranch informed and inspired her desire to serve humanity on the path towards greater peace and understanding. Join us for "Compassionate
Communication for Conflict Resolution."
On a similar note and in the spirit of Valentine's Day, we invite you to read an incredibly uplifting article on the nature of love and happiness — "The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest." Life and love are a journey and not a destination.
Happy Valentine's Day to you all, and may these times bring you to that light and essence within that truly guides the way.
Love & Light,
Feathered Pipe Foundation
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Aimee Ryan: Compassionate Communication for Conflict Resolution
Utilizing what she calls her essential trifecta—Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems and Yoga—Aimee specializes in conflict transformation, group process facilitation and collaborative communication.
We hear how Aimee's love of collaboration and community building started with her upbringing at the Feathered Pipe Ranch. From the Hindu, Buddhist and Indigenous traditions that informed most of the offerings at the center, to her trips to India, Nepal, Peru, and beyond with the Ranch family, she recalls taking in a profound sense of responsibility to care for both planet and people.
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Spring Seasonal Health and Wellness Program with Melina Meza
March 18 - April 27, 2021
It is never too late, nor too early, to consider sequencing your life today for a healthier tomorrow. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about health and wellness, yoga, and Ayurveda, then please join Melina Meza for the Spring Seasonal Health and Wellness – Change Your Life One Week at a Time Program.
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Contact Us |
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Feathered Pipe Foundation
P.O. Box 1682
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-8196
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