Paw

I was with a friend today.  We were talking about lands, earth, and discovery.  We were discussing the roles of elders and ancestors in our lives.  As we reached the peak of our conversation on the topic of ancestors and elders a mighty wind blew her door open and stoked the fire in her wood stove.  Naturally, this brought us to a pause in conversation...

A breath...

And with a gentle exhalation...

We gave a deep bow of thanks to those upon whose shoulders we stand as we continue to live our complicated and yet rich lives.  

Thank you to all those who have helped me, taught me, paved the way for me...

Thank you to my loved ones...

For us all...

We are so blessed for the paths you have taken with your bodies, your hearts, and your spirits.

Hawkes Creek

'Talent or Un-talent it doesn't even matter. It's about getting up there, having fun, and being yourself...Even if they laugh it doesn't matter here...' This statement was made by my friend Isabelle ,who is 8, at the Wild Intelligence talent/untalented show today.

I totally agree with her.

Sometimes we have to own who we are, where we are, and what is happening around us to show up and get on the stage of life. AND it is important to have fun while doing it. Sometimes it's really scary but at least in the company of nature who I am in my heart is always enough. Thank you Isabelle for the reminder.

River

I had the pleasure of wandering and stillness on the river at Earthsong.  The first time I sat on this part of the river (almost 18 years ago) there was a great blue heron.  I have been to this river and Earthsong many times since that first time - and not nearly often enough in recent years.  Today, was like coming home again - returning - life bringing ME full circle. 

Earthsong held me as she always has.  

And there - as though he has never left was a great blue heron.

I doubt it was the same heron.  I am not the same as I was that first time on the river either.  But, his presence marks again, the beginning of a new chapter and new connections.

Remembering.

Reawakening.

Returning.