Yesterday I stumbled upon something very unexpected. I was tending my balcony garden by cutting back and removing all of the dead plants. This something I do around this time of year in preparation for putting in colder weather vegetables and plants. Some areas I put to bed and they remain dormant until the Spring. … Continue reading New Growth in Unexpected Places
Tag: Reflection
Lessons of Summer, The South
The adventure continues! I had the chance to write another guest blog post for 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 find this a practical and inspirational approach. I invite you to visit their site to … Continue reading Lessons of Summer, The South
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
So Many Questions
Life holds so many questions. Who am I? What is my purpose? What to do? How is that going to happen? Where is my soul mate? Why is it raining here in the Bay Area in July and August? The questions are nearly infinite. At times they can be overwhelming. Focusing on the questions may … Continue reading So Many Questions
Magical Sparkle (A poem just for fun)
Magical sparkle of the sea, restoring a sense tranquility; Tiny twinkle of reflected light, do you hold a water sprite? Liquid mirrors of the sun, is your purpose purely fun? Water wonder glimmer, casting ever magic shimmer. Shining dancers to and fro, mesmerizing gleaming show.
Life’s Little Surprises
Once in a while life will send you little surprises. They take you unaware and by doing so have the potential to transport you. The unexpectedness of these little surprises brings you more fully present, if only for a moment. We have experienced such occasions here in Northern California. In fact, they have all taken … Continue reading Life’s Little Surprises
Tuning In to the Subtleties of Spirit
This morning I was recalling a day not too long ago. The day I was remembering was not one of my best. In fact, I was feeling very down and discouraged about life. Those folks within close proximity of me listened to me express my dissatisfaction. It was pretty grim. In an attempt to lighten … Continue reading Tuning In to the Subtleties of Spirit
Finding Time…
I don't own a watch mostly because I never wear them. Even still, I do attend to the demands of time. Time to wake up, eat, work, be with family & friends, pay the bills, on and on it goes. These are the small details that make up life. At some point humans constructed the … Continue reading Finding Time…
Free Yourself from Whatever is Weighing You Down
First thing this morning I observed a large flock of pelicans in flight. They were flying over the Briones, which are the hills near my home. It was a large flock, much larger than I have seen in the past. When nature or creatures in nature catch my notice I pay attention. I call upon … Continue reading Free Yourself from Whatever is Weighing You Down
Offering Thanks Restores You to Beauty
A Native American Elder once told me, "If we would remember to say thank you, we would never need another ceremony." I'll never forget him telling me this because it was also an instruction. I knew that at the time. We were sitting inside the tepee before the prayer ceremony began. It was just the … Continue reading Offering Thanks Restores You to Beauty