Poetry combined with music creates a deeper expression of beauty. The metaphor of a river reflects our lives which run deep and strong. I am a river, deep and full I have meandered between rock and soil Carving out my path. I am a river, ancient and dusky Learning from the rivers that [...]
There is a song that is being sung. I call it The Long Song, A Song of Awakening. It calls to us. Those who listen will hear and respond. When so much of what we once knew is now different, we may listen in different ways. Our hearts may be opening into [...]
Please pause for a moment to listen to this guided forest meditation: Shinrin-Yoku is Healing Forest Medicine Being connected to nature brings a healing power to our bodies, our minds and our spirits. The practice of Shinrin-Yoku was established in Japan during the 1980’s. Shinrin-Yoku is referred [...]
Composting is the decomposition of thrown away waste. This material breaks down over time to become a powerful additive for gardens and crops. The rich soil of our lives is greatly enhanced by our powerful compost. Our experiences are to be valued, both the wondrous times as well as seasons of pain and difficulty. [...]
I stand between the old and the new, that which was and that which will become. I pause to honor the ancient trees and to marvel deeply at their resilience. In this forest of redwoods I am deeply moved at the community way, how the elders look after and indeed prepare a space for [...]
