This unusual white hollyhock was blooming close to the ground along the alleyway. I had to bend way down to try to capture the blossom. Days later I took a look at the photo and found a tiny ant traveling through the petals. I was reminded that sometimes the smallest clues yield the biggest revelations. […]
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This peachy rose keeps opening wider and wider, reflecting my heartfelt desire to re-arrange my home, my habits, my connections, my selections. As summer began I dismantled the bookshelves, stored lots of books away and created a gallery wall in my little cottage. I purchased canvas prints of Italy, hung my own framed photos and
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Summer is in full force and bees are busy. There’s no better time than a heat wave to share some thoughts with you. The last few weeks of crystal clear skies, delightful rain storms and temperatures in the 70s and 80s were almost dreamlike. However, just after the July 4th fireworks, the 90s and beyond
This happy Buddha has been with me for years. He has everything he needs in his over-the-shoulder sack and is adorned with gems and prayer beads. He is surrounded by coins of the realm and relics of spiritual significance. Mostly I love his expression of joy in action. In a recent discussion, I was reminded
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There is no doubt that we have genuinely entered the Age of Aquarius, previewed as early as the sixties. Now it has become clear that this is the Age of the Divine Mother. We are being asked to take on the responsibility of deepening our understanding of love, putting love into action and living with
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Riding the wave of the fresh new year, we are suddenly three weeks into January, and there appears to be a headwind of rapid change. The sun is already in Aquarius, and even Pluto has entered Aquarius after many years, stirring up already volatile global situations. The past year of the Water Rabbit, in Chinese
As Solstice dawns and we look towards the heavens, the star of divinity shines bright. Nights may be dark but we are reminded of the flame within our hearts guiding us onward. Doing a take off on Rumi, I say the Star we are seeking is also seeking us. The Christic light which is symbolized
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This Christmas season I am using my little cottage home as a vision for messages to the universe. I have mulltiple nativity scenes, angels of all shapes and sizes, assorted antique ornaments sitting on the shelf. A big Santa Claus carrying toys and a little Santa sitting in meditation. Some lovely gifted LED candles that
In these days of changes, shifts, conflicts, confusion, division, and all that we find heartbreaking, may we defend a more loving world by simply giving thanks. A kind word or gesture, a healing breath, an act of service. A gathering together, a reaching out, a quiet peaceful heart. An understanding of the divinity within and
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My apricot begonia pictured here was literally weighted down with blossoms during our warm and rainy summer. Now inside, only small pale petals are appearing. Finally researching the name, I’ve discovered that begonia means hope of life or renewal. I was led to ponder why I was receiving this joyful spring-like message as the sun
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