My fur..or Me??

I have fallen in love with Sea Otters! Look at the face of this adorable baby, whose picture I found at "A-Z Animals" on the internet. Sea Otters are one of the few animals in the world that have the remarkable trait of using tools, such as rocks, in order to get at their prey. Humans are one of the Sea Otters main predators as Sea Otters are hunted mainly for their incredibly dense fur. It is their fur that keeps them warm as they have no other protective layer. Sea Otters are currently on the endangered list, which means that they could be on the verge of extinction. Just how much fur do we humans need?

Small...and determined!!

The longest journey begins with a single step! Thank you Turtle for showing us your courage, strength, perseverance and determination!

Mother's love...

I was searching for new pictures of baby animals and couldn't resist this one that I found at Baby Animalz.com. All babies like to rest comfortably in the arms of their mother!

Treasure for all..

Several years ago, after pushing my physical body beyond its limits I was writing in my journal and crying out to God to help me affirm who I was and the gifts I had to share. This is what I heard in my heart. I share it because I think it applies to all of us. “Your beliefs, feelings, ideals and ideas have been bought and paid for, made authentic and real, in the very fact that they all come out of your own life journey's pain, sorrow and joy. Hold on to and don’t be afraid to own all that is a part of you. Why should your treasure, which is treasure, be kept from the world where it can help others! Your treasures are meant not for you alone but for all!”

Meeting needs..

Yesterday I decided to clear my house of things I am no longer using regularly. One of my neighbors was in the process of moving and was delighted to claim what I no longer had need for! Hooray! It was truly a win-win situation! I love seeing more space and knowing that what I have is enough! Today my activities have caught up with me and I will enjoy the day, rest and recoup my energy! This beautiful scene of the "Grand Tetons" invites me to draw in the strength of Mountain and the height of Tree challenges me to see the bigger picture and not get bogged down in details!! As a whole the view brings me peace. Thank you again Mother Earth for teaching me and healing me. Forgive us for not seeing the urgency of your needs, even as you attend to ours!

A new perspective...

I love this canopy of pines, which I walked under, when I had the privilege of being in South Dakota and Mount Rushmore several years ago. It was here in the Black Hills, sacred land to Native American Indian Tribes for many years, that I also could say thank you for their Wisdom, Love and Respect. Their love of and intimate relationship with Mother Earth, was giving me a whole new perspective on how I viewed land and all creatures. I began to see with new eyes the beauty, wisdom, and intelligence that surrounded me.

Beauty forever...?

The beauty of Narragansett Bay! Of course it will always be here, won't it? When one oil spill of great magnitude calls into question the future of sea life and wet lands...we of the human family have got to wake up and take responsibility for our impact! If our desire for more..strips Mother Earth of her health and beauty we will have lost far more then we gained. If we cherish the gift and beauty of Mother Earth let's take strong steps that will enhance her growth and well being!