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How Shall We Live in Troubled Times

There is no doubt about it. We are living in challenging times. I and many of my friends are worrying and wondering… How Shall We Live in Troubled Times? And how do we navigate our lives amidst massive change, fear, divisive politics, climate emergencies and more? It strikes me that I have never experienced war, hunger, or catastrophe personally. I think that many of us alive today have also not experienced these things. We grew up in a time of plenty. Though there were wars and famines, mostly they were somewhere else happening to someone else. So it is no Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

To Be Of Wildflowers, Summer, and Swallows

The basswood tree that hangs over our deck is in glorious full bloom. And the sweet subtle scent of basswood flowers wafts through the air. Last evening I opened the living room window that faces the deck. As I sat and read in my chair beside the window the soft scent of basswood flowers filled my senses. And I thought to myself, all I want is To Be of Wildflowers, Summer, and Swallows swooping and dancing through the air. I want to soak in this sense of endless summer watching the trumpeter swan family grow and thrive, seeing the swallows Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Enchanted By Life

So long as I spend enough time in nature and not too much time listening to the daily news I find myself Enchanted by Life all around me. Seeking out and spending time with birds, squirrels, trees, plants, rabbits, ducks, swans and other wild things fills me with joy and wonder. And when I am out in nature I feel totally and completely enchanted by life. I find that I need this enchantment these days like I need air to breathe. There is so much war, strife, climate change damage, and human greed and nastiness that I feel the need Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

The Real Work of Life

I’ve been thinking about life and purpose and why I am here, now, in this place. And though I have no answers I keep coming back to this idea. Perhaps The Real Work of Life is to simply be here now. To laugh. And love. But above all to be curious about it all and to pay attention. I rose this morning early as usual, and went to my desk. But it’s spring, and the thrush is in the woods, somewhere in the twirled branches, and he is singing. And so, now, I am standing by the open door. And Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Happy Summer Solstice

It’s hard to believe that today is summer solstice. How can that be already? I feel a little sad that the circle of the seasons seems to turn so fast this time of year. Still I want to wish you a Happy Summer Solstice today. We are so fortunate to live here in this world full of green abundance and four seasons. Though it’s been a rainy week I am grateful to be here now and every day. In the roundel of seasons there is never more than a pause. The rising and falling light never stops, and we are Read more…

By Marilyn, ago