A contemplation on structure and flow
Watching the patterns of our lives unfold Clouds come, clouds go. My mind is a clear blue sky. So sings the Blue Cliff Ensemble as they extol the Buddhist way of wisdom, of meditation and of non-attachment. When clouds come in the form of ideas – I often grasp at them, wanting to bring them […]
Remember Right-Relationship
Wallet? Phone? Check. Water? Yes, water. Nothing left under the bed? No, I’ve checked twice! We groan in unison as we shoulder our packs, automatically feeling out the straps and pulling them tight. As if choreographed, we settle the weight onto our backs and readjust our stance. Our bodies remember what to do. Deep breath. […]
Retrograde Reflections: A doorstep confession and the energy of money
Have you felt the intensity? These last days, I’ve been taken on a deep excavation, rooting around the realm of beliefs and values. As Venus ends her retrograde, I’m emerging, holding a nugget of treasure retrieved from the cleared ground. I think back to my days as a social worker and smile, remembering “doorstep confessions”. […]
Super Moon and Equinox
September 17th Full Moon – partial lunar eclipse, super moon and in 4 days, the equinox Whoa! Just writing those words makes me feel as though there is a lot going on – can you feel it too? Let’s look at the symbolism – as we know, they point to myriad meanings and interpretations, specific […]