I think I knew from my earliest childhood memory that nature was available to me for internal calming. No matter how many times old insecurities pop up when I am making every effort to do adulting as a together child of the sixties, it never fails to amaze me that the misplaced key to unlockContinue reading “Nature Is Waiting To Teach Us But Are We Listening?”
Category Archives: Nature
The Nurturing of Nature
Most of us enjoy spending time in nature whether it is hiking, running, walking, or driving through scenic vistas. The pleasure of experiencing a deep canyon, a forest cascaded by radiant light showering through trees, a snow-covered mountain, a park shared with mischievous squirrels and symphonic birds, or the inviting flowing rhythms of an oceanContinue reading “The Nurturing of Nature”
What Butterflies Have Taught Me
Clouds, trees, animals, dandelions, and lightening bugs are memories of my childhood that made me feel alive and made me forget many uncomfortable experiences as I was growing up. Living my childhood in the age before computers being outside was a complete and utter luxury. I loved hanging outside until dusk playing games,Continue reading “What Butterflies Have Taught Me”
Remembering Ancient Teachings
“As I began awakening this day listening to Sister Wind speaking gently as she flows across the skies, through the brittle branches of barren trees, I feel her energy cleansing the pain of Mother Earth who has for all time held all Creations in Sacred grounding and nurturing. Mother Earth feels the anger , fear,Continue reading “Remembering Ancient Teachings”
Sharing Moments With Strangers
It has been my fortune and pleasure to be able to travel to almost every corner and in between in my country. My footsteps have connected with a variety of cultures, ethnicities, waters, and lands. Though I have at times traveled with companions, I cherish the sacred solo journeys I have experienced duringContinue reading “Sharing Moments With Strangers”
Reflections Offered By Autumn
It is mid October as I notice how the elements of nature are changing. The mornings have that crisp chill in the air. The green blades of grass are encapsulated with dewy coverings in a community of cobwebs as my naked feet connect with the Spirit of the Earth. I find myself reminiscing onContinue reading “Reflections Offered By Autumn”
Listening
I know I have always had an inner voice that speaks to me. For many years I would hear the inner messages and doubt them. There were times I believed my brilliant mind could somehow come up with answers that would solve inner conflicts. Today I find humor in that illusion. For the past threeContinue reading “Listening”
Visiting Ruins
The Southwest United States is filled with ruins left by ancient civilizations. I have long been fascinated with cave dwellings,petroglyphs, and cliff dwellings. There is something about walking through ancient ruins that brings mypresent moments connecting with the past as each footstep re-traces over what feels like Sacred Land. I know that asContinue reading “Visiting Ruins”