The Year Is Beginning To Grow Up!

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Feb 012013
 
The Year Is Beginning To Grow Up!

“Lantern Walk” by Giuliana Serena . . . This weekend brings one of the cross quarters of the year. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we now find ourselves halfway between Midwinter Solstice and Spring Equinox! If you’re on the South side, you’re between Midsummer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. Either way, this turning of the year offers a gentle reminder to check in with ourselves and our environment, and take a moment to honor the unique experience of this particular transition. I love the tradition of taking our little ones for a “Lantern [...read more...]

Midwinter Morning

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Dec 232011
 
Midwinter Morning

This morning we climbed up the Northern hills of our valley to welcome back the Sun… We got to watch the sun peek over the ridge line into a clear blue sky, a welcome sight after weeks of haze and little sunshine. As the sky grew lighter, and the dawn’s rosy glow swept across the Western Mountains, we celebrated the rebirth of the Sun from Winter’s long night, and welcomed in the light of the new year. Winter Solstice beckons us to dive into the dark of winter’s womb, to let go of our fears and set loose [...read more...]

How Much Time Does it Take to Shine?

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Jul 212011
 
How Much Time Does it Take to Shine?

It takes over 150,000 years for light particles to move from our sun’s core to it’s shining corona. Once the photons radiate out, they reach us just 8 minutes later! How much energy is churning within each of us, building up over the years, just waiting to shine out and be seen, felt, and appreciated? What I’m feeling is that the hardest work is that of creating from within – it can take many years of passionate creative force to develop our dreams. Once we begin to shine, to let light emanate from us into [...read more...]