Communicating with Nature
Twenty years ago, my husband and I lived on a piece of land, about an acre in size. Summer time was always gorgeous because,...
Same Old Same Old
Three teen deer have begun of late
to make daily dusk-time stops out back,
their flat flanks and thick, angled necks
depicting stumps and trunks that then
move...
The Mountain
– after "god of the green door come" by Nan Seymour
Disheartened god of the revolving door,
help me to scale
the mountain of worldly confusion
toward hope.
God...
Swan Spirit Animal Message for February 2024: Be In-flow-ential
Have you ever felt like an awkward duckling, just paddling through life, yearning for the grace and elegance of a swan? Well, the spirit...
This is Where you Belong
No matter where you live, nature is inviting you to take part in the great belonging.
The great belonging is that feeling of expansion, reflection,...
Tree Energy: We Are the Earth
I have an Elm tree I can see from my kitchen window. Its twisted branches reach beyond the house and toward the open sky....
Spirit Animal Message for the New Year: Whale Wisdom
Water is Life. The water of this planet is its lifeblood and its amniotic fluid. Water is also an incredible carrier of electrical impulses....
Yes, Trees Talk – Here’s the Wisdom They Share with Us
I was hanging out in Mother Nature, spending time exploring deep within the acreage of the nearby St. Croix State Park near Hinkley in...
Octopus Spirit Animal Message for October 2023: Tides of Change
This month's message is from Octopus. With its funky face and eight wavy legs, the Octopus is more like a creature from another galaxy...
Great Blue Heron
"Look, I want to love this world
as though it’s the last chance I’m ever going to get
to be alive
and know it."
— Mary Oliver, “October”
Busy...
September 2023 Moose Spirit Animal Message: Show Your Strength
Are you seeing red this month? Or maybe for you the cooler vibes of September offer a welcome invitation to slow down and look...
What is a Blue Moon?
There are two types of Blue Moons – one is called a seasonal blue moon and the other is a monthly blue moon. We...
Spirit Animal Message for August 2023: Spider Medicine
Spider is an incredibly powerful totem, connected directly with the ancient powers of creation.
The dark side of Spider embodies the deepest horrors imaginable to...
Messages from the Whales: We are Waiting
A small fleet of electric boats arrived at the meeting spot and dropped anchor. Gentle waves lapped at the boats while the land delegation...
Green Flash
The legendary green flash is real.
After more than fifty years
living on the coast
and countless sunset viewings,
I finally saw it,
as the last slice of ripe...
Spirit Animal Message for July 2023: Stand Your Ground
Few animals have earned humanity’s admiration and respect more than the Bear. Venerated from ancient times to the present, this powerful creature is universally...
Spirit Animal Message for June 2023: Don’t Stop Now!
Few birds are more adorable than the waddling, quacking Duck! But for all its awkward cuteness, Duck can be a powerful spirit animal guide.
A...
