Roberta Daihō Rofū 大法 露風
@robertalavin.bsky.social
Soto Zen Priest | Ret. CAPT USPHS | Nursing Professor
Disaster & Climate Health Researcher | Health Equity Advocate
Science Believer | Cat Rescuer | Making Beauty in a Broken World
Disaster & Climate Health Researcher | Health Equity Advocate
Science Believer | Cat Rescuer | Making Beauty in a Broken World
My newest project is the guest editor for a special edition of IJERPH on Global Nursing Leadership for Climate Resilience and Health Equity. I hope many of my nursing and other friends who are interested in climate resilience and health equity will consider contributing. www.mdpi.com/journal/ijer...
July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My newest project is the guest editor for a special edition of IJERPH on Global Nursing Leadership for Climate Resilience and Health Equity. I hope many of my nursing and other friends who are interested in climate resilience and health equity will consider contributing. www.mdpi.com/journal/ijer...
Die Walkure at the Santa Fe Opera
July 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Die Walkure at the Santa Fe Opera
Turn of the Screw at the Santa Fe Opera. An evening of rainbows and opera.
July 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Turn of the Screw at the Santa Fe Opera. An evening of rainbows and opera.
It is interesting that the problems we face are the same and don’t stop at borders
May 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It is interesting that the problems we face are the same and don’t stop at borders
Aide workers should not have to fear death or arrest.
May 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Aide workers should not have to fear death or arrest.
Qualities to build a good research team.
May 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Qualities to build a good research team.
When I used to backpack we knew once we were about 1/4 mile from the parking space we would be alone with the beauty. Finding it only takes a few extra steps.
April 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
When I used to backpack we knew once we were about 1/4 mile from the parking space we would be alone with the beauty. Finding it only takes a few extra steps.
I had one last opportunity to practice at Eiheiji. When I cam out the mist had started to settle. The quiet beauty describes the last 3 days.
April 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I had one last opportunity to practice at Eiheiji. When I cam out the mist had started to settle. The quiet beauty describes the last 3 days.
It is my first morning in Japan. The sunrise is beautiful. Next stop a bullet train.
April 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It is my first morning in Japan. The sunrise is beautiful. Next stop a bullet train.
Mike suggested Under the Net by Iris Murdoch as a good book for my flight to Japan.
April 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Mike suggested Under the Net by Iris Murdoch as a good book for my flight to Japan.
I listened to a talk by Valerie Brown, who spoke of our moral duty as citizens to address the root cause of injustice and to engage with compassion. She then cited Archbishop Romeo as saying that we are building cathedrals. I wonder what cathedral we can build today.
April 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I listened to a talk by Valerie Brown, who spoke of our moral duty as citizens to address the root cause of injustice and to engage with compassion. She then cited Archbishop Romeo as saying that we are building cathedrals. I wonder what cathedral we can build today.
Woke to snowcapped Sandia Mountains this morning.
April 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Woke to snowcapped Sandia Mountains this morning.
I've been reading a great book that reminds me of how so many feel now.
April 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I've been reading a great book that reminds me of how so many feel now.
Breath in, breath out - May I be happy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be healthy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be free from harm.
Repeat until the work week is in the rear view mirror and the weekend fully engages. It is time for rest.
Breath in, breath out - May I be healthy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be free from harm.
Repeat until the work week is in the rear view mirror and the weekend fully engages. It is time for rest.
March 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Breath in, breath out - May I be happy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be healthy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be free from harm.
Repeat until the work week is in the rear view mirror and the weekend fully engages. It is time for rest.
Breath in, breath out - May I be healthy.
Breath in, breath out - May I be free from harm.
Repeat until the work week is in the rear view mirror and the weekend fully engages. It is time for rest.
I feel like I have spent my adult life trying to do this, often letting my ego get in the way of understanding.
March 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I feel like I have spent my adult life trying to do this, often letting my ego get in the way of understanding.
I can't imagine life without a good teacher. I still remember my elementary school teachers, my favorite high school teacher, and my favorite nursing instructor. They hold a special place in my heart, none more than my Rsohi. Who was your favorite teacher? Do you remember how they impacted you?
March 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I can't imagine life without a good teacher. I still remember my elementary school teachers, my favorite high school teacher, and my favorite nursing instructor. They hold a special place in my heart, none more than my Rsohi. Who was your favorite teacher? Do you remember how they impacted you?
If you see yourself as essentially the same as the other, will you be happier and less reactive?
March 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If you see yourself as essentially the same as the other, will you be happier and less reactive?
Here is the question.
March 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Here is the question.
I just finished reading "The Extent of My Own Stupidity," so I am attaching some of my favorite quotes.
March 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I just finished reading "The Extent of My Own Stupidity," so I am attaching some of my favorite quotes.
We can all use a little more wisdom
February 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We can all use a little more wisdom
Reading is important.
February 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Reading is important.
This was from 8 years ago and sadly more accurate than ever. I spent the weekend downloading the data I needed for my research, as did many others.
February 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This was from 8 years ago and sadly more accurate than ever. I spent the weekend downloading the data I needed for my research, as did many others.
I fear we are going to perish as fools.
February 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I fear we are going to perish as fools.
A group from the Missouri Zen Center - now spread all over the country joints on Zoom Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m. Mountain Time. We end with the robe chant. It is interesting how small actions to start the day helps me to feel more unity with my friends, work, and community.
January 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A group from the Missouri Zen Center - now spread all over the country joints on Zoom Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m. Mountain Time. We end with the robe chant. It is interesting how small actions to start the day helps me to feel more unity with my friends, work, and community.
Dogen Quote
January 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Dogen Quote