For you...

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May the gifts of 

Mother Earth

be yours 

in the new year.

May her Beauty bring you peace and joy...

May her diversity delight and inspire you...

May her strength and peace calm you..

May her nourishment keep you healthy and strong..

May her many creatures, warm your heart 

and put a smile on your face.

Happy New Year...

Don't miss the light....

photo:Dina Stewart Levitre

A friend shared a reflection on the words of  Spirit..

"Let there be light"...

How often I've read and heard those words...

and yet today

I have spent more time..

aware of Light...

The orange sky this morning at sunrise...

The golden sun hovering over the trees tonight

with dark clouds in the sky...

The gentle blue of the sky peeking through as the dark clouds 

began to move...

and even more

a deepening awareness of all those 

who have been 

and continue to be 

light in my life...

human and non human.

What better gift at Christmas

then to truly see the light

within us

and around us.

Thank you,

for your light,

enjoy seeing the light

and 

Being the Light!!

A time of re-birth and re-connection....

photo:Victoria Battellrsm

May this Christmas Season

be a time of 

rebirth and re-connection.

A rebirth of and a deeper understanding of

 our Family Connection

to Mother Earth and all Beings

The gift of diversity and cultures 
as well as,
The gift of so many creatures
who give their lives daily,
that the rest of the family
can be nourished and fed.

May this deeper sense of FAMILY

help us to see all Beings

with renewed eyes

and an open heart.

May we come to know 

what a Gift we have 

as One Family.

It's time to re-connect and know
the mix and gifts
of our extended Family!!

I want to say thank you...

photo:Green Grocer, Portsmouth, RI

I want to say Thank you

Dear Mother Earth

for all you give each day.

I want to send you my love

to support and strengthen you

as you deal with the choices

we in the human family make

without your life or needs in mind.

Keep me mindful of all that you give...

open my eyes anew

open my heart.

May I choose each day to love and strengthen 

you

as you love and strengthen me.

Simple words of thanks...

Simple words of love...

as I/We

see your beauty...

feel your sun, wind and rain....

touch your soil, plants, flowers and rocks.

Eat of your fruits and grains.

Together

We are family...

Together

We nourish and feed each other...

I want to say thank you..

Today

and 

Every day!

I love you.

What is stopping you??

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Sounds simple..

But...

Do I really see the beauty all around me?

Do I hear the music of voices speaking,

children, family, friends?

birds singing...

wind blowing...

creatures talking...

elevators moving...

cars honking

and so much more???

Do I notice 

the color of the morning sky..

the colors in and of my home..

the colors in my meal...??

Do I feel the touch and kiss

of a loved one...

animal or human??

Let's begin to live

with more awareness...

Have fun

Enjoy!!!

Thank you!

photo:rachelMckinnon

Dear Tree,

I love you.

You show me strength, beauty and vulnerability.

Thank you.

May I give thanks 

for those same gifts

in my own life,

and reflect them as vividly

as you do yours.

Dear Blossom

Photo:Christine M Kavanagh

You are so unique

and beautiful.

I do not know your name,

I have never seen you before!

Thank you for the joy 

you bring

in your very unique presence!

Notice the details...

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Just take a few minutes

to notice the details...

the colors...textures...edges.

Our Creator

is

an exquisite artist!!!

What will it take for us  

to fall in love with Mother Earth again

and take the steps

necessary to protect Her?

Unity in Diversity...

Photo: Beautifulfreepictures.com

For me,

this photo speaks for itself,

in truly reflecting

the beauty

of diversity...

From vibrant bursts

to shadows

and reflections,

We are many

We are one!!

Opening our eyes....

Thank you to all 

who have opened their hearts

and lifted their voices

about the realities of war...

May we as a people

HEAR

and 

ACT...

NO MORE WAR

Thank you Jacob

for 

showing us

your 

"Soldier's Heart"

May you rest in peace..

Release your tension!

photo: Gloria Schmidt

Be at Peace....

Relax...

Enjoy!!!

Be...with...us...!

photo:FaceBook

The Andes from above...
BE there...
Enjoy!!

Just Enjoy.....

Take a minute
to just enjoy

the beauty

and 

power

of 

this wave!

Lets turn the tide....

As a Global Family

Let our Prayer

TURN THE TIDE

of fear and reprisal

and 

CHOOSE

to Love and Support

All of those dear and precious 

Children

who risked their lives

in hope

That we would risk

opening our hearts

and offer

them Life

protection and safety

I trust YOUR LOVE!!

With all the pain of this weeks news

I had to take a moment 

and  remind myself

that beauty does exist...

and that LOVE

has a bigger picture

that embraces 

all that is going on 

at this time.

I may not understand...

But..

I trust Your Love!!

Time...Together!!

This Bud caught my attention...
and then
 I saw Ant.

 Bud is plump with ripeness

and Ant seems to know it.

Is ant feeding 

or just exploring?

Ant's  fragile size does not deter her investigation!

Way to go, Ant!!

Now I'm not sure who I am more intrigued by

Ant or Bud!!

Both seem to be waiting..

 in readiness.

No Hurry
just 

being with each other.

Does there have to be more
to the story?

Thank you
Bud and Ant

for the beauty and mystery 

of each of you.

Just how balanced is your life??

photo: Facebook

This adorable kitty 

is reminding us

of

the need 

for balance in our lives.

Kitty loves to give of herself

to others...

and Kitty loves

 to play

and eat...

Kitty also knows when to stop

and rest!

Help us humans 

dear Kitty 

to find that balance

in our own lives!!

Family....!

How much love

support

and 

care

these family members

share

with us!!

And notice...

they are each

uniquely 

different!!

A 

deep 

sense of 

Family

 welcomes and widens our capacity

to 

LOVE!

It's up to us....!

Photo:Facebook

My heart breaks

with so much pain

being experienced

in our World Family...

May the Light of LOVE

bring to all of us

 hope 

and the willingness

to walk the path of peace

and non violence.

We ARE

the Ones 

We've been waiting for!

WE

MUST BE

the

Change we seek!!

Be with me...

The message..

Photo:Facebook

With the angle of this photo...

 Mother Earth

reminds us

of who She is at the core 

of her Being

and 

Who We are

at the core

of our Being.

Imprints, known and unknown???

photo: FB

I love the way the soft golden light 

highlights

 the numerous imprints 

in the soft sand.

Who are the many Beings

that have left their mark?

And I ask myself...

Am I fully aware

of the many Beings

who have left their mark

on my own life?

Close up....

Photo: FB

Slow motion impact of wave...

magnified by a golden sun

and soft blue and white sky!

What a close up!!

When we do "close ups" of ourselves

may we too see ourselves magnified

by the Golden Light of Love

abiding within us!

What is the magic within?

photo:DH photography

As I ponder these full rounded  buds,

I wonder...

Do they have any idea 

of what they hold within?

Or do they only know

in the moment to moment

unfolding to fullness?

I am in awe

of the magic they hold within

patiently waiting

 its time to come forth!

Truly magical beauty!!

And I wonder of ourselves...

just how much do we know

of the magical beauty

within us 

waiting to be born

and 

manifested?

It's time to say YES I AM!!!

I think Peacock has a gift and message

for us

if we are willing to hear it!!

HONOR AND RECOGNIZE

The Gift 

YOU ARE

and 

THE GIFTS YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN!!

and then,

let your light shine through

in

all that you do!

Wow

What  beautiful Human Beings WE ARE!! 

Bright Light of Love!!

May the Bright light 

of God's Love

fill you 

and flow from you 

each moment

of 

every day!!

The gift of Community!!

photo: FB

I would love 

to sit

under this canopy

of beauty and love!!

Thank you Tree family

for your 

magnificent gift.

Tree's message of Oneness!!

photo:FB

Tell me your story, dear Tree.

Are these markings part of your heritage

or something more?

I see strength and beauty...

and I just realized something I should have

been aware of all along...

Every member of the Tree family

grows from a circle...

Your very Being 

reflects the circle of life

the circle of Oneness!

Thank you for reminding me

of this!

I love you.

The sacred writing of the Tree Family...

photo: Gina Liscotti

Thank you Gina for showing us 

so beautifully the sacred writing 

of our Tree Family.

It seems the love of 

Trees

runs in our family!!

It's amazing what we see

when we take the time

to really see!!

Spirit Lifter!!!

photo: FB

Thank you

 for your vibrant color

that lifts my spirits on a rainy day.

Thank you

for showing us the gift

of a community 

working together

so that all may flourish!!

Gentle puffs of yellow delight...

photo: Beautiful Free Pictures

All I can think of when I look at you

is vibrant soft delicious balls of marshmallow!!

Your petals are numerous and so beautifully spaced

Ah yes.. "One tight knit family"!

Thank you for putting a smile on my face today!

When the fire goes out...

Dear vibrant golden light

your beauty lifts my spirits,

and gives me hope

because 

I want to fly with the freedom 

of your black winged adventurer

into an ever deepening

and intimate relationship

with Mother Earth,

but

I feel stuck!!

The fire within has died and needs to be 

rekindled...

yet I don't know how or what to do

for it to happen!!

Taking the time to share with you

feels burdensome

 rather than refreshing 

and exciting as it has been 

in the past!!

Golden Light of Love

renew me and refresh me

Open my eyes and my heart

to see and know once again

 the Awesome Wonder

Creativity, Diversity

and

Wisdom...

of our Mother Earth and all Beings!!

Thank you...

Dear Mother...

We love you

and will raise our voices

and give our lives

on your 

behalf!!!

A place of Calmness, Clarity and peace...

Thank you for your calmness

and your peace...

With these precious gifts

I am more able 

to arrive at Clarity

and step out of confusion.

Thank you!

A moment of peace...

Serenity

and 

Peace

to 

You!!

Key elements for a journey....

photo: FB

I see a pathway marked with stones...

I see a heart shape in a stone...

and I see sunlight dancing on churned up dark water.

And what just came to my mind is...

"Key elements for a journey"

A path...

Love...

and Light.

  Although the journey seems long

It begins...one step at a time.....!

A flower gives hope...

Photo: FB The Four Winds Society

 I was feeling down 

with all of the pain 

of our World Family..

and then I found this photo

and it renewed my Spirit..

If flower can blossom 

in such a difficult space...

We as a family will 

blossom with the Peace, Justice and Love 

we all desire!!!

Thank you flower for your 

Gift of Hope today. 

The Quest.....!

photo: FB

You are one creative and agile squirrel!!!

You knew what you wanted

and you kept at it, till you got it!!

Give me the same persistence, creativity and agility

to pursue the goals of my own life..

and have fun at the same time!!

What Tree teaches me..

photo: FB

Dear Tree...You give so completely...

from your deep roots hugging Mother Earth

To every branch flowing outward

giving life and beauty.

As golden sun embraces you

I feel hope and renewed energy

Thank you. 

Teach me to give as generously as you do

without seeking anything in return.

The Difference the Heart makes!!

When I listen with my heart and my head,

I find I resonate with more family members

than I could imagine....and I know...

We are ONE Family!

Their GIFTS to you...

May the peace and calm of sister water

be yours...

May the strength and endurance of brother/sister mountain and rock

be yours...

May the steadfast presence of sister/brother tree

be yours...

Together ...

Our Family members hold us

in their love.
each moment of each day.
Thank you.

The invisible...becomes visible...

photo: FB

 I had never seen a Female Red Cardinal 

until I saw this picture on Face Book!

Why are they so hidden, I wondered?

Is it their protective role as a Mother that keeps them from 

public view? 

Somehow, seeing this soft and vibrant presence 

was like a marker of change....

Women will be hidden no longer!!

The time is now...

that

The gifts and talents of all women

of all cultures and species,

will be recognized, affirmed, welcomed and celebrated.

So that...

through a partnership of Equals

our Global family will move 

and grow in the ways of

 Peace, Love and Sustainability.

Rings of Community...

The beauty of these winding circles 

and the pattern they create together

draws my attention.

I see 

in a beautiful form

the power of Community...

Each offers the gift of themselves

that the beauty 

of the whole

will be made visible!

Is this not what is asked

of each of us as well.

To offer the gift of ourselves

that the beauty of 

the whole

is made visible....

The wholeness of 

Family....

Community..

World...

Planet....

Universe...

Without each one

there is no fullness!!

Each new Day...

Photo; FB.JacquieJanicki

Thank you Spirit of Life for each new day....

and the reminder that

"The new year (day) lies before you like a spotless tract of snow.

Be careful how you tread on it, for every mark will show!"

One Water...or Many?

Assunta M. Riley: photo

For so long

I never gave any thought

to the many names

we as humans

have given

to identify our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams.

I used to think that each was separate and individual!

And now

I wonder if that is true?

 

Are the waters of the Pacific Ocean

one and the same
as the Atlantic Ocean?

Temperatures may change...
but
aren't our oceans truly one water?

 

I thought I knew...

and now I'm not so sure.

What do you think?

What if.....

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This photo speaks to me

of two best buddies

enjoying each others

company

and warms my heart.

 

I am also challenged

by it..

because of a quote

that caught my attention

while doing some

morning reflection...

"What if we treated ourselves

as our Best Friend??"

 

What if........

 

 

 

 

 

Chalk board in the snow...

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Who's story is written in stone??

You are missed....

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In this New Year

may we
in the
 human family

take the time

 to see

 the

Beauty

of

Mother Earth.....

and

 come to know Her

as the

MOTHER

She Is!

 

Let Her heal you..

Calm you...

Refresh you...

Feed you...

Nurture you! 

 

How?

you might ask??

Notice Her...

Be with Her...

Play...

Sit....

Touch Her...

 

How long has it been

since you were

  outside??

Just
 enjoying the sun?

Counting the stars?

Listening to the sound of music?

sledding?

skating?

making snow balls?

Your Mother

misses you....

Isn't it time to come home?