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The Noticing Stone
The Tale of the Noticing Stone In a desert village, two men tended wells side by side. Between them lay an ancient stone the elders...
Ted Garcia
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Episode #6: The Lantern's Light
Hi, Liam. There was a night when the skies over Coast City burned red. An alien warship had descended, scattering fear across the...
Ted Garcia
Sep 6, 20251 min read


What Lies Within Us
Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” We often...
Ted Garcia
Sep 5, 20251 min read


The Practice
Welcome to The Noticing Stone. I’m glad you have taken a moment to visit our Blog. Some days arrive gently; others seem to tumble into...
Ted Garcia
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Episode #5: Pausing to Feel the Web
Hi Liam. Here’s another look at one of Spider-Man’s Quiet Powers as it’s described in the following story. A boy’s grandfather was...
Ted Garcia
Aug 16, 20252 min read


The Quiet Gift of Gratitude
Welcome back to The Noticing Stone . Today’s reflection is a quiet one, an invitation to slow the pace, soften the mind, and feel the...
Ted Garcia
Aug 15, 20252 min read


The Inner Architect
Welcome, fellow travelers on the path of awareness. Today I want to share a story about choice and the power we hold to shape our inner...
Ted Garcia
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Episode #4: The Shield That Didn't Fly
Hi, Liam. I was thinking this morning about Captain America, not during some huge battlefield moment, but something quieter. A scene that...
Ted Garcia
Aug 9, 20252 min read


The Traveler and the Stone
Welcome back, friends. It’s good to be here with you again on this Friday. Thank you for pausing a moment to step into this quiet corner....
Ted Garcia
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Finding Stillness, Even When the Laundry Pile Looms
Hello, mindful friends. Welcome back to The Noticing Stone. Ever have one of those mornings where your to-do list screams louder than...
Ted Garcia
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Episode #3
Quiet Powers – The Black Panther’s Stillness Hi, Liam. Some moments in stories fade with time. Others settle in and stay with you....
Ted Garcia
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Practicing Patience
Welcome back. Thanks for taking a moment to visit The Noticing Stone and capture a moment of calmness. Patience isn’t something we have....
Ted Garcia
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Episode #2: Spider-Man's Pause
Good morning, Liam. Sometimes Spider-Man moves so fast, you barely see him. But it’s what he does before he moves that I remember most....
Ted Garcia
Jul 29, 20252 min read


The Stone in His Pocket
Thank you for returning — or for stopping by for the first time. Wherever you are in your day, I invite you to take a moment, hold your...
Ted Garcia
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Episode#1: Spidey's Pause
A Story of Quiet Power ~ From Grandpa to Liam It was just past midnight in Queens. The streets were quiet, but Peter Parker’s mind...
Ted Garcia
Jul 26, 20252 min read


A Commuter's Discovery
Welcome Back, Fellow Noticers! Hello again, dear readers of The Noticing Stone Blog! It's wonderful to have you here as we close out...
Ted Garcia
Jul 25, 20252 min read


A Mindfulness Verse
Welcome back. I'm glad you are choosing to spend a moment of your time with us at The Noticing Stone. Today we bring you something a bit...
Ted Garcia
Jul 21, 20251 min read


The Hour That Disappeared
Welcome back to The Noticing Stone. It's good to be with you again. As summer settles in and the days stretch wide, today’s story...
Ted Garcia
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Stopping the Apps: Embracing Mindfulness with Pandit Dasa's Metaphor and The Noticing Stone™
Hi there, and welcome to The Noticing Stone™. This is your space to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect. Whether you’re here for a...
Ted Garcia
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Man Who Carried Too Much
Welcome to The Noticing Stone . Every stone has its place. And every moment, its invitation. Today’s story is one of burden and...
Ted Garcia
Jul 8, 20252 min read
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