We Are Powerful

We've been sold a story. It goes something like this: you are small, you are weak, you're just one person, what difference can you make? Besides you are unworthy, you're too this or not enough of that. You're broken, a victim, so shut up, stand down, be submissive and struggle through. The main intention of … Continue reading We Are Powerful

Finding Bliss

Thoughts on finding Bliss:  Today's treasures are not to be missed. Splash, whirl, dance and play, Celebrate with abandon this special day. Release your burdens for a time, Take my hand, as together we climb, And reclaim all that is sublime. There will be time to drink from life's bitter cup, But today let bliss take … Continue reading Finding Bliss

What If…Musings

Today I have been occupied with "what ifs". Rather than allow my mind to take me on an aimless and futile journey; I called on my inner wisdom to direct the introspection. The following "what ifs" are not unique, new or even original. They have been around as topics of contemplation and discussion for millennia. … Continue reading What If…Musings

Create more Light, more Love, more Laughter!

I did not arrive at today's post by saying, "I feel fabulous! Today I'm going to write about sunshine and rainbows." Nope; I'll hold onto that topic for another day. Honestly, I'm writing about creating more light, more love and more laughter because my attention has been drawn to the anger I spew into the … Continue reading Create more Light, more Love, more Laughter!

Mid-Winter Celebrations

Today is a day celebrated in many cultures as the mid point between winter and spring. There are a variety of rituals and celebrations that are held both in the spirit of hope and in an invocation of welcome. Today is significant because it is at this point that the ancestors took time to both … Continue reading Mid-Winter Celebrations

Little Teachers on Being Present

I'm learning to be fully present. It has happened quite by accident! Oh sure, I've had an idea of living in this way. I actually return to the notion over and over because my mind has run away from the present moment once again. The reasons I check out from being fully in the moment … Continue reading Little Teachers on Being Present

Gifts of A Broken Heart

A few months ago I read two insights about broken hearts. Elizabeth Cunningham wrote, "Hearts are hard until they are broken." The other quote was from Anita Krissan. It stated: "Let  your heart crumble into an infinite amount of tiny, precious seeds. Then plant love everywhere you go." Each of these statements touched a level … Continue reading Gifts of A Broken Heart

Journey of a Lifetime

When on a spiritual and personal quest to discover your self and purpose in life, you are instructed to focus on the journey. We are told that everything is part of the journey without necessarily being shown what that means exactly. Added to that vague concept is the structure and conditioning of our culture that … Continue reading Journey of a Lifetime

The Four Directions of the Medicine Wheel (And How They Affect Your Life)

Do you want to better understand the wilderness along with your interactions and connections with Nature? Check out: We Are Wildness. Their mission is “to help improve the health of the planet by inspiring people all over the world to reconnect with Nature.” I invite you to visit their site to learn more. You will … Continue reading The Four Directions of the Medicine Wheel (And How They Affect Your Life)

RED TENT MOONLODGE GATHERING: AUTUMN IMMERSION

Come and learn Native American Traditional Teachings regarding women, their "Moontime" and their importance within the tribe or community. Discover how you can apply these teachings to enrich your own life. You are invited to join me on SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Children's Chapel from 12:30pm - 4:30pm (PDT) for … Continue reading RED TENT MOONLODGE GATHERING: AUTUMN IMMERSION