Blissful BEing... At this time of the year especially, it's easy for people to burn out with the festivities... not to mention that lifestyles in general also demand that people do, do, do... and do some more... Taking a "time out" to simply BE... even if it's only 5 minutes, to simply focus on breathing and giving your mind a break, creates a shift in perspective, in energy, in space, allowing for greater awareness and possibilities to come into play... Nature demonstrates the dynamics … [Read more...]
♥ Miracle of the Day ♥
October 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Collectively beneficial relationships... Throughout Nature, we see examples of how life exchanges a give and take in balance, so that everyone benefits... this enables the ecosystems to thrive in harmony... Pollinators receive food from flowers, mostly in the form of nectar, in exchange for fertilizing the blossoms... Herbivores eat plants and fruit that stimulate new growth while also dispersing the plants' seeds... Carnivores select their prey in such a way that feeds them and keeps the … [Read more...]
♥ MIRACLE OF THE DAY ♥
June 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
There's something so awe-inspiring about birds of prey... I love all birds, and different types invoke different emotions within me. When I encounter a bird of prey (including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Vultures, Falcons - especially the larger of their species), I am simply in awe... Masters of the skies as they soar and hunt in silence, and of sight with greater perspective... They exhibit prowess, grace and balance of life between Earth and Sky. They invoke in me a special kind of respect … [Read more...]
Life’s continuous transformation of energy…
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The infinite cycle of circulating energy in our world (inside and out)... the continuous dance that transforms energy from one form into another... An obvious example here, volcanic eruptions that transformed into rainforests on the islands of Hawai'i... This photo was taken in Kilauea Iki crater showing the hardened lava (that covers a very large area), with a young tree sprouting from it (they're everywhere, dotting the crater here and there)... They are beautiful seedlings of the … [Read more...]
Every moment is a golden opportunity!…
May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Every moment has an opportunity for growth and learning... Just like the weather continually changes... sometimes after long periods, other times after a fleeting moment... our own experiences are also continually changing. Although some might feel much more pleasant than others, each is necessary and an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and how we affect our world... What might seem or feel like adversity showing up (testing us to the max at times!), is an opportunity for rest, … [Read more...]
