Living in Authenticity
Finding Hope
I write this as rains pour from the sky blessing the parched soil of Heart Springs Sanctuary. My Heart overflows with gratitude and joy at the sight, the sound. My body relaxes, as I imagine the Plants delighting in the caress of Water. I realize that I have been holding my breath and unconsciously stressing…
Read MoreExcerpt: An Invitation into the Plant World
Excerpt from Communicating with Plants: Heart-based Practices for Connecting with Plant Spirits by Jen Frey (Bear & Company, 2023), p 1 – 11. Introduction: An Invitation into the Plant World I owe my life to Plants. This is a simple statement and yet, can you feel the power in it? The truth is that while…
Read MoreTea with the Faeries
A Beltane poem celebrating the magic that surrounds us.
Read MoreThe Way of Brigid
Years ago when I earnestly began my journey with the Plants, I began a relationship with the Celtic Goddess Brigid. She guided me along my path and helped me with my clients. Brigid is notorious for being loved and resilient especially in the face of the patriarchy. This year I have been thinking about Brigid, her gifts, and her lessons. Again, she feels like a fantastic guide to support us through these Earth changes.
Read MoreCelebrating Life
Mary Oliver asks us, “Are you breathing just a little and calling it a life?”
I was. I’m not anymore.
The Plants can guide us to the life of our dreams and help us create the World we know is possible. We owe this to the future generations. We owe this to ourselves.
Read MoreKindness: A Living Tribute
Are we kind? In our private thoughts and actions? Are we kind in our thoughts about ourselves? The beloved teacher and guide, Thich Nhat Hanh recently left his physical body. His teachings have touched the Hearts of many and continue on. Perhaps the best way that we can honor him is to choose true kindness every day, being mindful of our thoughts and inner dialogue. As always, if we are struggling, the Plants are willing to help us.
Read MoreCelebrating the Pause
One of the great gifts of humanity is curiosity. We can utilize this gift to get to know one another, listen to someone’s story or experiences and enjoy their glimpse of the multiverse. Connection, appreciation, and empathy lead us to the path of Love. This path of Love leads us back to community, to who we are meant to be, to our rightful place as part of Nature. This path of Love leads us to our beautiful future of thriving, together.
Read MoreA New Opportunity
How do we process the challenges and incorporate the benefits? How do we remain true to what is in alignment with our Soul and our Heart’s desires? I wish I could give you the secret answer. The truth is this is different for each person and each situation. What I can offer is a message I received a few weeks ago.
Read MoreIt Is Joy!
I know that life can be extremely challenging; however, ultimately, life is meant to be enjoyed. We only have a short time to experience this incredible world and the many gifts ki has to share.
Read MoreFor Praise of Life
I walk the Sanctuary this morning, dreaming with the Nature Spirits about this year’s gardening projects. Elecampane catches my attention and asks to sing, ki wants to share his Lung medicine.
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