Raven
At a time when I felt siloed, Raven fed my soul. Now I give food to the ravens that visit our yard. To paraphrase “The Parable of the Long Spoons,” a man got a glimpse of heaven and hell. At … Read More
Freedom
When we hold too tightly to particular happily ever after endings, we refuse wholeness. We make it difficult for Life to surprise us. Furthermore, demanding that other people meet our expectations, hinders us from freedom. Vertical bars stood between Raven … Read More
Play
From the moment my niece came into this world, she brought out play in me. One Christmas she gave me a rusty metal horse. It sits on a window sill, reminding me to play. Who, or what, encourages play in … Read More
Credentials
Credentials, knowledge, wisdom, discernment, giftedness… A woman turned to me and said one phrase, “Boy! I bet you feel like a loser!” Actually, I was feeling a bit proud of myself. I had remained focused. As person after person voiced … Read More
Lizards and Pick-Up Sticks
I remember the anticipation I felt playing pick-up sticks, as a child. Who could pull a stick out from the heap, without disturbing the pile? Similarly, in life, we never really know if or how our words and actions will … Read More
Nouns and Verbs
My question was more of an expression of wonder. I was not expecting an answer, yet a shooting star, like a big white horse, sped straight over my head. Images and actions give us stories, complete with nouns and verbs. … Read More
Peace
Peering out the window, I watched Dove swoop down through the air and land on Mother Earth. Dove’s presence alone, offered the peace I needed. When we are grieving, nature offers us healing like few remedies can. One day, everything … Read More
Hummingbird
Hummingbird left a message, before traveling south for the winter. Cultivate joy. When circumstances rob us of Essence, it may be time to migrate. Hummingbirds sense the dangers of persevering through winter’s cold temperatures, a lesson we would do well … Read More
Turkey Squirrel
Dreams allow two spirit animals come to us as one, like Turkey Squirrel. This imaginary creature prompts us to gather and give. Some individuals collect and disperse things of substance. Others gather experiences to impart wisdom. Throughout summer, squirrels dart … Read More
Pink Fairy Armadillo
The rarely seen Pink Fairy Armadillo shares a gift with us, how to keep our balance when outside forces are strong. While more common armadillos model setting boundaries, this little sand-swimmer shows us how to regulate our emotional temperature. A … Read More
Farm Animals
I remember pulling Animal Farm, from the bookshelf. I was a child, still singing Old MacDonald’s ee i ee i oh, too young to interpret allegory or comprehend satire. No doubt, I chose that book, thinking it was a story … Read More
At the Pleasure
Far down the trail a flower stands. I wonder if anyone else will see the bloom. Does the flower care or simply serve at the pleasure of this grand universe? Every day I see plants and animals being who they … Read More