Tag: Sacred Earth
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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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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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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…
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I Can Discover My Own Path
Since April began, I feel like time has slowed down. This is a welcome change. March was full of activity… most of it good. But to slow down a bit has felt quite nice, too. Spiritually speaking, life is full of growth and happiness. I think I’ve settled into an understanding of “how things are”…
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Consuming the Earth
I love a good book of daily meditations. If they are marked by the day, that’s even better. While I usually find time to read each day from several books, sometimes, I fall short. A book of daily meditations fills in the gap perfectly. A couple of months ago, I purchased “The Celtic Spirit” by…
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Hope and Aromatherapy
Flipping open my book, I turn to a page about hydrosols, the water component produced during plant distillation. I’ve had this book for years, but am just now getting back to it. I smile. The words catch my interest, and I continue reading while finishing another lesson. Life is unpredictable. About seven years ago, I…
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My Big Plans are Changing
Cool air reached my lungs as I took a deep breath. Stepping outside, I surveyed our yard. I continued to do so as I walked down the driveway, in preparation for my run. I used to have big plans for this place, and now they are changing. We moved to our house in 2020, just…
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Nature Heals
Tonight, my daughter and I stepped onto our porch to do some reading. The wind was warm as it rustled our clothes. I turned on a light as the sun began to set, and we read to the sound of frogs singing in the distance. It was wonderful. What greatness there is in this world.…
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I Can Do Better
I’ve got a large family. Nine children to be exact. When I look at them, I feel the connection. They are flesh of my flesh. Their bodies were formed inside of mine. If that’s not a connection, I’m not sure what is. When I’m in nature I feel a connection, too. Yet, I’ve been taught…
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