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Kate Vogt is an author and teacher who reframes ancient teachings and earth wisdom in accessible and practical ways. Her living wisdom practices, rooted in her childhood on a farm in western Kansas and honed over decades of subsequent study and practice, are designed to increase reverence, personal contentment and collective well-being.

She is the author of three books, Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems and Mala of Love: 108 Luminous Poems (both edited with Ravi Nathwani), and Our Inherited Wisdom: 54 Inspirations from Nature and Poetry. Her writing has been featured in Yoga Journal, Integral Yoga Magazine, UK Yoga & Health Magazine, and Embodied Philosophy’s “Voices.”

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Kate Vogt I'm looking for recommendations for summer reading. I've started a list with Richard Power's "Overstory." It seems that during these weeks of staying …moreI'm looking for recommendations for summer reading. I've started a list with Richard Power's "Overstory." It seems that during these weeks of staying in place, that's what I've done - stayed in place. Rather than anticipating or planning what's ahead, I've enjoyed practicing what I wrote about in my introduction to "Our Inherited Wisdom," which is to live with a little more reverence for the everyday, every day.

I'm appreciating anew the gift of being alive, having a loving husband Jay, running water, fresh food, a comfy apartment, and wise ancestors. Daily, I recall some of the common sense wisdom from my father, who was a wheat farmer in Kansas and lived until he was 93. He would regularly remind himself and my four siblings to know the difference between your wants and real needs, and to learn to be grateful (and responsible) for what you have, even your breath and body. My artistic mother had different, but similar advice, e.g., to see the beauty in you and around you. They aren't the first humans to share these simple sentiments, but like many people in their generation and earlier, they actually used them as guidelines for navigating the easy and difficult times.

Staying in place has given me an opportunity to notice the subtle shifts in the woods and hills around me. A meadow on a nearby ridge has become greener, the bees have moved from one flowering plant to another, and an owl has returned to our neighborhood. I feel more intimate with my surroundings and pace of life.

For reading during this quiet time, I've returned to reading and reflecting on the poetry in the two anthologies that I co-edited with Ravi Nathwani. Now, as the restrictions on staying at home are lightened, I'm beginning to notice the reappearance of signs of summer. This area where I live is Coastal Miwok land and now called Marin County has had a couple typical summer days where there is a foggy chill in the area. Perfect reading weather is ahead. Thank you for this question to spark my pondering. (less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Kate Vogt Care for your writing time as though it were a good friend: schedule regular blocks of time; before you sit down, pencil out one small goal, e.g., res…moreCare for your writing time as though it were a good friend: schedule regular blocks of time; before you sit down, pencil out one small goal, e.g., research xxx - set reasonable expectations; at the end of the time, go for a walk, have a cup of tea...; be nice to yourself and the process; be part of a community of other writers; call yourself a writer from day one; and generally use common sense. I wish you luck. (less)

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	Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems by Ravi Nathwani (Editor), Jack Kornfield (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Kate Vogt (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.24 avg rating — 96 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mala of Love: 108 Luminous Poems by Ravi Nathwani (Editor), Kate Vogt (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Inherited Wisdom: 54 Inspirations from Nature & Poetry it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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TOUCH – bridges of kindness

Tenderly, I now touch all
things,
knowing one day we will
part.

St. John of the Cross
Translated by Daniel Ladinsky

I crave the ordinary – the kind of stuff that you can find around the globe. There are the big things like the horizon, clouds and the sky, sun and the wind. And the little ones like the clatter of dishes, ruts in roadway. In between are the hugs and gestures reminding me of lif

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