As Michael and I enjoyed our dinner yesterday evening, we reminisced about the foods we grew up with and how we never would have imagined then, that food and water would become a subject of so much controversy. We both love soups, especially during the colder weather, so we made my grandma’s and mom's delicious recipe of homemade pea soup “a la French Canadian” (my heritage), along with corn bread. This is one of my favourite cooked “comfort foods”. It inspired me to share about our … [Read more...]
Nature’s lesson about flow instead of resistance…
August 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When we're attuned to Nature with awareness, we notice the natural cycles of life as they unfold. The moon, the sun, the plants, the animals... they all speak to us and notify us of change. When we know the nuances of different environments, we can even tell when seasons are transitioning to another, regardless what month the calendar might say. Nature is ever-changing and doesn't follow the linear time that humans have created. It simply goes through its cycles and every year and … [Read more...]
♥ Miracle of the Day ♥
December 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 ♥
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...]
It’s all a matter of perspective…
March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When caterpillars are ready to evolve to their next stage (the butterfly chrysallis or moth cocoon), they have a persistent drive to find the perfect location to transform. When I created an urban garden of native prairie plants that appealed to many species of butterflies, I saw firsthand that caterpillars will crawl incredible distances in that search! It was amazing to see. Many times they end up where it suddenly seems like a "dead end", but they persevere. From our own greater … [Read more...]
