Author: Nicole
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Tao Te Ching | A Naturalistic Spiritual Guide
Last night, I decided to sew a book jacket for my copy of Tao Te Ching. Alas, it is paperback, and I wanted to protect its cover a little better. I’ve owned this book for about a year now, and it has been a huge blessing when it comes to my pursuit of Naturalistic Spirituality.…
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44 Trips Around the Sun
Today is my birthday. I turned 44-years-old, and I’m using the day to contemplate both my life and the incredible universe. Birthdays are a good time to think about the past, and look into the future. To be grateful for what has been, and what’s to come. While I try to take care of myself,…
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Let’s Not Fear Darkness
The leaves are starting to fall from the trees around my home. As the days grow shorter, the trees know that winter is coming and it is time to conserve their energy. The air is growing a smidgen colder, too. I can tell that change is on the horizon. In the Northern Hemisphere, darkness is…
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Civilization Has Not Taught Me Anything Better
“Long before I ever heard of Christ, or saw a White man, I learned from an untutored woman the essence of morality. With the help of dear nature herself, she taught me things simple but of mighty import. I knew God. I perceived what goodness is. I saw and loved what is really beautiful. Civilization…
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Welcoming the Autumnal Equinox
Dear friends, I’m so happy that you’ve stopped in today. This week has been a good one. When I could, I did some light planning for the Autumnal Equinox. It arrives on Sunday, and I’m very excited to welcome it. Fall is my favorite season. Not only do I love all of the fall things,…
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We Become Our Journey
Last week, my family went on vacation. It was a lovely time, filled with opportunities to connect with nature. When it came time to leave our rental, my children were kind of sad. They’d had a great time, and were not ready to leave. I don’t know if it encouraged them or not, but I…
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Finding Holiness
My family is on vacation this week. We chose to visit a beach with a ton of natural activities, and so far it’s been really nice. We’ve seen so many sea birds. If I could, I’d sit and watch them all day. This evening, we walked close to the marsh, and watched as birds settled…
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Spiritual Life Lately
Spring has made life absolutely beautiful lately. I’ve spent time in my garden, and have found that I just love to sneak away for a solitary moment or two in our woods. It is so peaceful, yet vibrant and full of life. It’s not lost on me that I haven’t always truly listened to the…
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Commonsense Spirituality
This morning I read a meditation that I would love to share with you. It is so nice when you read something that resonates with your soul. “There is an unfortunate tendency in those who are interested in spirituality to completely abrogate their common sense. Many people truly believe that a different set of ground…
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There is So Much to Learn
Today is my daughter’s birthday. After eating our fill of snacks earlier, we decided to take a walk in the woods. I brought my phone, and although I didn’t have any service, I snapped pictures of plants I hoped to identify later. One of the most interesting was the Mayapple, which resided close to the…
This Sacred Life 