This time of year always reminds me of the Transience of life. I always feel a little sad when fall approaches. Though I love it’s colors and crisp cool mornings, it is also a harbinger telling me that winter will soon be here. But today I am enjoying the beauty Read more…
I go to the woods to worship and to pray. I have always had My Way of Praying and it is best surrounded by trees with sunlight and dappled shade, towering trees, and bird song. The woods are my cathedral and my place of solace. Mostly my prayers are a Read more…
Today is the first day of August already. Good morning, Happy Saturday, and Happy August I am thankful that everything is still looking green and lush — not many signs of fall. Yesterday on my walk in the neighborhood I was reminded once again of the joy of simple things. Read more…
It’s mid-July and we are in the middle of what I call High Summer Everything is lush and green. Tall wildflowers bloom in abundance. Everything still looks green and lush. I try to soak in every ounce of beauty and warmth during these days of full summer, knowing that they Read more…
Clarissa Pinkola Estés is one of my favorite authors and story tellers. Listening to her speak and reading her words always brings me home to my deepest self. So today I’m sharing a few quotes from her writing and speaking. Clarissa Pinkola Estés “To be poor and be without trees, Read more…