Remembering All Your Saints and Souls
The Celtic year traditionally begins with Samhain (SOW-in) or Hallomas on November 1 (in the northern hemisphere). Those in the Catholic and numerous Protestant traditions are observing All Saints and All Souls Days. Other cultures around the world celebrate similarly: Mexico’s Dio de las Muertas, Phillipines’ Undas, Haiti’s Fet Gede and India’s Pitru Paksha, to name a […]
Do Your Practice, All is Coming
Recently a few folks have mentioned challenges with starting or continuing a meditation practice. I can relate! So I wrote this little message for all of us: “Do Your Practice, All Is Coming” This pithy saying was one of several most frequently spoken by the guru of the system of Yoga I have practiced for […]
Ginkgo: A Magic Deeper Still
In exquisite billows,the foliage cascadesfrom its shrouded source in the sky;green abundance veils the top-dwelling place of the lone crane.Like a dancing phoenix,its trunk soars to the clouds,like a coiled dragon perching on a cliffthese images reveal its hidden forces. (Li Shanji, 19th C) (1) Perhaps the poem and photo are enough of an “ahhhhhh” for […]
Wondering Under the Mistletoe
A Story of Mistletoe (This is not all about kissing under the mistletoe, although we will talk about that part) Exploring how Mistletoe is said to haveDropped from the Heavens, and Landed in the Trees Born and Grown on Wind, steadied by Oak. Leaning into the strength and steadiness of Oak, sheltered and nourished by […]
Love and a 2-Way Radio
Hey there, dear ones! Here is a little something I wrote recently that I hope will provide balm for your soul and nourishment for your being. Thank you for reading, and I always appreciate hearing back from you. LOVEElizabeth Love and a 2-Way Radio “Elizabeth, can you check the girls bathroom on the second floor?” […]