Today I spent time in my garden, tending to my plants and herbs. One of the things I really love about summer is that I can plant flowers and herbs around the house. And the luxury of just opening the door to my terrace or garden and get fresh salat, herbs, tomatoes and strawberries when…
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” -Maya Angelou The beautiful butterfly goes through several stages in its transformation process, from being an egg, to a caterpillar, to a pupa and then becoming the beautiful and majestic butterfly. This is why…
Waters that rain down from the heavens, providing nourishment to all life on Earth, becoming one with the lakes, oceans, seas and rivers, then changing form to reunite with the clouds in the sky once again. Rejuvenating, protecting, regenerating and deeply nourishing in its fluid, gentle, yet dynamic power. Water helps you feel all your…
I’m gona be real… I’ve personally felt intense feelings of ‘sacred rage’ surface these past few days. Anytime a person or group attempts to control and dominate another person or group, intense feelings rise up within me. This is my sacred ‘No’ letting me know what my boundaries are, what my values are, what my…
“You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day… unless you are busy, then you should sit for an hour.” -Zen saying Today I’m giving thanks to Mother Earth, Pachamama, Great Mother, for all the gifts and beauty she gives us. We live in this amazing world, a planet filled with the most beautiful…
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” —Confucius Life is full of beauty, you can find it everywhere. It’s in the magical nature around you, the busy hardworking bee and the smiling child playing in the park. It’s in the powerful moon looking down at us every night, the sweet warm sun warming our…