Over The Rainbow bluebirds fly, as the Great Migration soon begins. Many birds, as well as Snowbird Humans, escape winter for the warmer climates far South. However, birds risk death defying trips, often thousands of miles, to gain tropical weather and fresh food sources. Nothing we do can compare to their body adaptations as they…… Continue Reading
Full Moon of Balance is a time to take account of all our accomplishments so far this year. We each have planted seeds of dreams, and nurtured them throughout the summer. Now, as the hummingbirds dart around the deck, from feeder, to wind sculpture, to flowers, gathering their energies for the cross country migration ahead…… Continue Reading
Endless Summer is a way to live. It’s very much a frame of mind that you can carry with you all through the year. First of all, you must love summer, or whatever time of year you do truly love. Some love the shift into Autumn, with it mystery and magic. Others seem to love…… Continue Reading
Into the Mystery is a brave approach to life and art. It’s an especially great way to live in changing times. We all like to feel that we are secure, and have a bit of control over our future. But the reality is that the world is full of surprises and very unpredictable. What we…… Continue Reading
Summer Solstice Transformation this year is the balance of the Fire Dragon of change with Kwan Yin, the Goddess of mercy and compassion. This is also the Dance of Dark and Light, Yin and Yang, the Unknown and Inner wisdom. The Dance keeps us moving forward in enlightenment, change, and evolution. Fire Dragon hit me…… Continue Reading
Poppies are Powerful Symbols since ancient times. Cultures have seen them as representing Sleep, Dreams, Imagination, Remembrance, and Rebirth. Filled with wonder and delight, the regal poppy has intrigued and inspired poets, artists, and dreamers. The Greeks associated poppies with Morpheus, the god of sleep and dreams. Ancient Egyptians connected them with Osiris, and painted…… Continue Reading
The Secret Hidden Place is our refuge and protection when challenges confront us. Fox knows her place very well. She ran past our window, and up over a hill, to get to her hidden rain pipe in the woods. There, I imagine her looking out upon her world view. With her much wider field of…… Continue Reading
Words have Power! Especially the word Beauty. Plus, the words we use, the ones we obsess over in our lives, the ones filled with our energy and emotions, are supercharged. They change our feelings, decisions, and attitudes so deeply, that they affect our cells and brain. Like magnates, they attract more of the same. Imagine,…… Continue Reading
Being as Clever as Raven would take some doing. We’d have to see the world every day with Fresh Eyes, be willing to fly free across the land, and cooperate with our fellow travelers on the Journey of Life. Furthermore, brilliant ravens and crows creatively solve problems, cleverly make tools of whatever is at hand.…… Continue Reading
Tapping The Deep Well of Creativity allows spirit to flow through you. It’s an amazing process that can be achieved with patience and practice. For example, to figure out where I am at this moment in time, I jot down thoughts, ideas, phrases or images that come to me throughout the day. Then, I walk…… Continue Reading