Speaking truth
Lies have become ubiquitous in public life since the American election. We watch the American president constantly spinning lies, lies that are easily fact checked and disproven.
Bone woman
There is a myth originating in the deserts that span Mexico and the USA, about a Bone Woman. She also goes by the names (in English) The Gatherer and Wolf Woman.
The colours inside
Mother Nature colours our world outside, but emotions are our inner “colour”. Emotions, like colours, can be opposites, layered, mixed, vibrant, faded, hot, bright, cool, pale.
Narcissist in the family
It’s 30+ degrees and it’s been two weeks since there has been any significant rain. If you are a gardener, you have become obsessive about watering
Thinking like a Stoic
Marcus Aurelius was a Stoic philosopher and a Roman Emperor. He is considered a model Stoic*. Stoics believed we should cultivate ruggedness or toughness for inevitable future hardship that is part of life.
Trickster lessons
One morning I stepped outside, and a coyote pup ran up to me and started tugging on my clothes. I was astounded. Where was this pup’s mom? Am I safe?
Setting healthy boundaries
Healthy boundaries help us feel safe and comfortable. And when we learn how to communicate our boundaries well, they are good for us and good for our relationships.
Steps towards change and growth
Winter will pass, the days will lengthen, the ice will melt in the pasture pond. The song sparrow will return and sing, the frogs will awake, the warm wind will blow again. All these sights and sounds will be yours to enjoy
