When You Just Can’t Explain The Suffering
How do we embrace life as well as suffering and death? This week, I began writing a blog about suffering, and I stopped myself. It felt too vulnerable… too difficult to talk about. It seems that there is always suffering in the world – whether it is war,...The Source of Gratitude
November has arrived! Autumn is unfolding all around us, and of course our thoughts turn towards the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving, and gratitude. Have you ever considered what the source of gratitude is within us?
08/26/2023 | Divine Nature Community
Everyone craves a sense of belonging – on this planet and with one another, especially during these times. When we cultivate connection to one another, the Divine, and nature, we begin to feel our sacred place on the Earth.
I vs. i – A Grammatical Rule That Impacts Our Self-Concept
Recently, I have noticed more authors and writers choosing to put their name in lowercase letters (like bell hooks, or adrienne marie brown). I found it annoying and didn’t understand. I like rules of grammar and following rules – I think it gives me a sense of safety (well, that’s what rules and laws are for after all!). So why couldn’t they just follow the rules?!
But I wanted to understand. So I did some research which led me to explore the historical, political, ecological, and spiritual significance of capitalizing our self-prescribing pronoun, “I” (and why we might want to consider “i” instead).
Why I Love Walking (and What I Miss When I Don’t)
So many of us drive, even for short distances. Is it a way of avoiding the world? What are the gifts of walking? Here is my short reverie on a walk across town.
My chiropractor’s office is a very short drive from my home – about 3-5 minutes or so. Since I wouldn’t have time for my usual routine of weights and yoga (or a morning hike), I decide, what the heck – why don’t I walk there?
05/14 – Divine Nature Community
Everyone craves a sense of belonging – on this planet and with one another, especially during these times. When we cultivate connection to one another, the Divine, and nature, we begin to feel our sacred place on the Earth.
01/22 – FREE – Life Visioning Workshop for the Awakening Women of the Earth (AWE) Community
Everyone craves a sense of belonging – on this planet and with one another, especially during these times. When we cultivate connection to one another, the Divine, and nature, we begin to feel our sacred place on the Earth.
Healing the Divide – Two Keys to Repairing Our Polarized Culture
We’re challenged with our differences these days – they have caused a great divide in our world. Polarization appears to be intensifying, and it’s difficult to have conversations with people of opposing views. Here are two keys to turning things around so that...03/19 – Divine Nature Community SOLD OUT
Everyone craves a sense of belonging – on this planet and with one another, especially during these times. When we cultivate connection to one another, the Divine, and nature, we begin to feel our sacred place on the Earth.
