The arrival of new energy As we end the month of June and enter July, I am understanding that we have completed the first half of 2026. July represents the beginning of the next six months and into (what I believe) more hopeful times. Yesterday was the family reunion on my Mother's side. I often wonder what my ancestors think of the world today and how they would respond to the many changes taking place and the new family dynamics that we have formed. I would hope their wise

A contemplative stream The warmer weather is finally here and I am sitting on my back deck admiring the orioles, and listening to the birds and frogs. This weekend I received a fountain as a gift, so it is an additional song in the mix. As I listen, my intention is to understand and create more flow in my life. I am not letting things " just happen" but I am creating a melting pot of ideas that overflows and refills with its own momentum. I am realizing that my previous caree

The stirring energies of spring As I take time for a break to enjoy my chickens, I feel the need to keep my nervous system regulated. Sage (one of my laying hens) has gone through a "hard molt". This process involves her shedding the majority of her feathers. As they grow back, the quills (the base of the feather) cause her pain as they break through the skin. She has lost her confidence and zest for life. Her road to recovery resembles my life and many others. As the world t

New Energies Arriving We have had many variations of weather this month....sun, rain, sleet, fog, hail, wind and this morning a snowstorm to cover the sprouting daffodils. Another reminder that we are in a mix of weather as the Spring Equinox approaches. I removed the sap buckets from the maple trees early this morning as the buds are sprouting on the trees and they require the sap for their growth. The early tapping of the trees in February gifted me a generous harvest of