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Category Archives: Intention

Loving the mystery: Mary Oliver’s legacy

By Lauralee Alben | Published January 22, 2019

I’ve been reflecting deeply on Mary Oliver’s love and mastery of the art of questioning — everything.

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What’s at risk? | Part 1: A mythological feat

By Lauralee Alben | Published August 14, 2016

What is it about water that transforms risk into rewarding experiences? Risk is an essential component of any sea change. At the Sea Change Design Institute, we work with leaders and organizations who are committed to co-creating life-revering transformations. At the Blue Mind Summit, I searched for sea changes in the intriguing presentations by adventurers, […]

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Water’s intention

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 11, 2015

Have you seen this comic: A big fish swims by some younger ones and asks, “How’s the water?” Perplexed, they respond, “What’s water?” Water is the ground of being for fish, whether they are aware of its essential nature to their lives or not. Just like air is for birds and soil is for worms. […]

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Why intend?

By Lauralee Alben | Published October 29, 2015

In this Great Transition, intention can be transformative. Especially because humans aren’t the only ones intending. In this time of immense and miraculous change, we need all the intention we can get. Intention is universal. It’s not unique to humans. Although for many, an anthropomorphic mindset prevents us from seeing that a great striving to […]

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