~ dragonflies hover ripples of color and light dancing in the air ~ The photos above are from a hike last spring in 2021. Partly due to the weather and my changing habits, I have not been out hiking much this year. I still love and appreciate nature, but find myself less interested in driving…
~ my secret garden when walking through the forest where wonders abound ~ You might notice that I don’t even know the name of most of these plants and trees. I do know some, but it isn’t important to me. I am more interested in observing and appreciating the details of nature. Some people find…
~ Today I want to honor our mothers; the earth, our birthmothers, and anyone who has helped nurture and care for us. Planet earth is mother to everyone whether we acknowledge her or not. Most of you know of my love and appreciation for nature and her beautiful diversity of life. Here are some flowers…
Hallowed Ground ~ autumn blessings call treasure the ordinary the hallowed moments ~ The beauty of autumn reminds me to appreciate life. The rich colors and aromas help me to pause, and breath in the richness of the moment. Once present to myself and life, I remember that we are always walking on hallowed grounds.…
This week Awesome Stories brings you some homegrown wisdom. I actually created these tips over 25 years ago. Although I know many of these ideas, I don’t live them as well as I would like to. Which reminds me that although many of us have lots of good ideas and information, our real transformation only…
Celebrate Thanksgiving by Loving Life A friend of mine, Christi Daniels, gave a talk at the local Science of Mind center about coming home and appreciation. Christi talked about her intense year after intending to find a home within her self and all the stuff that came up to show her what was holding her back. The biggest…
Great Falls National Park fast waters calling great falls roaring with power danger in the air ~ Visiting the Great Falls National Park is a nice treat, especially since it is about 15 miles from where my mother lives. I try to visit each time I go back east to see my family. I appreciate…
Sacred Mother emerald waters of life inviting us to play drink of your nourishment our lives entwined ~ alpine meadows humming with life daisies swaying while meadowlarks sing all nature joins the symphony inviting us to dance in oneness ~ tropical forests teeming with life vibrant colors, lush plants and fertile soil feeding and nurturing…
Happy Thanksgiving! For November, I’ve been growing gratitude to celebrate Thanksgiving. Practicing gratitude is a great way to open our minds and hearts to the blessings in our lives. #gr8ful #musebrad I am most grateful for my growing connections with readers and other bloggers. I appreciate everyone who takes time in their busy life to read,…
We don’t always appreciate the joys to be found in the ordinary little things in life. But if we take time to appreciate the little and ordinary things in our lives, they may lead us to or become the big joys that we dream of. Gratitude and appreciation are magic keys to the kingdom of…
writing to freedom 