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Librarian Gals

Our March theme revolves around our favorite thing – Librarians!!! Yes, we are biased. Librarians are funny, punny, snarky, savvy, helpful, and quiet warriors. To quote a social media trend, “We don’t deserve librarians.” See what’s new at the Gal’s Guide Library on First Friday, March 3, from 12pm-9pm. (There will be no snakes) We […]

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Culinary Gals

Our February theme revolves around the food we love and the gals who bring together ingredients to make something deliciously magical! We are celebrating and shining a spotlight on the culinary gals in our lives from Grandma’s cooking to the White House Cookbook. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, February 3, from […]

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Inspirational Gals Month

Our wish for 2023 is for you to find inspiration in all aspects of your life. That’s why we’re kicking off the new year with our inspiring collection of books, podcast episodes, and clubs. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, January 6, from 12pm-9pm. We’re open late and hoping to inspire you! […]

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Tara Circle Meetup

Tara Circle has evolved into Buddha Friends We are an official Global Sangha Member of Tara Mandala. If you have questions email leah@galsguide.org Previous Book Studies How to Free Your Mind: Tara the Liberator Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine Tara Circle Blog

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The Edge of Enlightment

by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. There are moments when I feel the world reveals herself.   As if a crystal-clear mirror is put […]

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What’s in a Name?

by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. Prince, Puff Daddy, and Queen Victoria and I have something in common… We’ve all changed our names. […]

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Hulkin’ Out

by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. The story of the Hulk is an excellent example of Feeding (not fighting) Your Demons…get the stretchy […]

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Truth Has No Handles

by Riwo WHAT IS THIS SEED? “The truth has no handles” HOW THIS SEED BLOOMED FOR ME This phrase gave me a visual for a word that has been in flux in recent years – ‘Truth’.  When I heard this phrase in class, I immediately drew a vase and a coffee cup. The visualization of […]

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Pain Is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional

By Riwo WHAT IS THIS SEED “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” Thích Nhất Hạnh HOW THIS SEED BLOOMED FOR ME Pain is something we are all going to experience many times in our lives. Pain is momentary, pain is change, and pain is an attention seeker (for good reason).  “Pain is the indication that […]

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Tina Turner

The gal pals get into how important Black History is to the community before sharing their adoring love for Tina Turner. Tina is an inspiration on SO many levels. Katie talks about Tina’s life and also Tina’s newest book Happiness Becomes You which focuses more on her Baptist upbring and her Buddhist faith. Show Notes […]