Vibrant beauty...

Thank you dear butterfly for your vibrant beauty.. which is a reflection of the wonderful energy and life that was celebrated today as we Sisters of Mercy of the Northeast gathered to bless and celebrate our new leadership team. The wonderful energy of all those gathered was vibrant and full of joy. The shared ritual and music was animated with love, life and the Passion of our founder Catherine McAuley. Dear Butterfly, give us the strength and passion to willingly choose the transformations necessary to animate our world with the love and life with which we have all been blessed.

Yours and Mine= OURS!!

With more and more of our forests being cut down Deer is losing her/his home. Development of land usually means that the habitat for many creatures is lessened or destroyed. We share this one home together. Will we commit ourselves to live in such a way that home for all Creatures is honored and sustained? The fear of losing one's home is not only a concern of our human family.. but a concern of our entire family. As we help our sisters and brothers in the human family achieve a home of their own, may we also ensure that all creatures are at home as well. Home is not just "My home" or "Your home" but Our Home, all that desire a place to call home are valued and respected.

Blue Whale......!

According to A-Z Animals Blue Whale is the largest recorded mammal on earth! Sadly, Blue Whale has been nearly hunted to extinction. Is this "need" or pure "greed"! On a lighter note.. A-Z also tells us that: "apparently just one breath from a fully grown adult Blue Whale will produce enough air to fill nearly 2,000 balloons!!" We have been given the gift of such extraordinary creatures..and yet we don't quite grasp the awesomeness of this gift..too often they are expendable to the "so called" needs of the human.. Why?

Dynamic Creatures...facing extinction!

To watch the Humpback Whale push up from the water is just plain wow! His/her size alone along with the height of their jump is totally fascinating! A just released report; "Toxins found in whales bode ill for humans" By Associated Press writer Arthur Max..puts Sperm Whales, on the road to extinction and the health of humans in jeopardy. These chemicals are a result of human activities which have impacted the life and nourishment of Whales. It was said that a pregnant Sperm Whale passes these chemicals to her calf. What we eat becomes a part of us is true of all beings. What will it take for us in the human family to "get it" that toxic chemicals have a major negative impact on all life? IF we want to continue seeing these magnificent creatures, healthy and vibrant..as well as ourselves, we must begin to do things differently as regards our over use of toxic chemicals.

Winding paths...

What is it like to travel the winding paths over the face of Mountain? Along with the breath taking views one must also be open to the challenges that steep and rugged terrains offer. Challenge is a two sided coin..exhilaration and fear!! The power and presence of Mountain, reveals to us the reality and depth of valleys! How very like our own lives.. the highs and lows as we walk the many twisting paths over the roadways of our lives. Mother Earth and all of our sister and brother creatures do understand what it means to Live Life.. struggles and pains.. joys and wondrous adventures! As a friend reminds me; when ever we step out our doors, we are never alone.. All of our family members in the wide web of life are with us..and we can call on their strength and support as we journey.

Stripes..Humor..and....

When one first sees Zebra.. how can you not miss the stripes!! Yet like so many unique creatures, does their uniqueness distract us from their fullness! Zebra is more than his/her stripes. I'd like to think that Zebra helps us to lighten up and not be so serious while at the same time, reminds us to look more closely.. "I'm more than my stripes"! How many of us have been the brunt of jokes for our own unique qualities? Zebra understands full well. I wonder if she/he gets tired of all the stripes jokes and would like us to get to know her/him more deeply? Thank you Zebra for helping me/us to see beyond your stripes and beyond the quirky characteristics of all beings to the rich depths waiting to be known in all of us.

Enjoy..

My sister sent me this pictrue and I love it! I can almost catch

the scent of the rose!