My morning practice begins in sacred sound. Singing the Heart Sutra at sunrise for the past three years has ignited a deep reverence for the power of sacred sound currents. Not being a morning person,
Land Relation Stories
Becoming Rock
Meditating outdoors in winter offers both challenges and surprises. One chilly morning, I sat huddled under a brown blanket. Beneath this cover, additional layers secured my warmth: wool pants, heavy coat, toque and gloves. Perched on the
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Yarrow’s Truth
I can’t recall the first time I met Yarrow. What I do remember vividly is the turning point in our relationship. I was leading a medicine-plant walk, giving my usual spiel about Yarrow as a
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The Song of ONE
Called south by the song of a Sacred Tree. Ya’axché, La Ceiba, Kapok, Silk-Cotton Tree She of many names, is ultimately nameless. She lives beyond words. She appears in all forms. She is everything and
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Sacred Walk About
If you were standing on the roof of my home right now, you would see a network of trails in the snow below. You might notice this human-made trail system circles the house and has
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Attending to Moments
It was Winter Solstice ~ my favorite day of the year, for my soul knows that each day forward offers increased light. How glorious! On that morning, looking out into the world from a cozy
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Transfixed by Shadow
Recently, the intrigue of an extraordinary yet ordinary 8-day event captured my attention. Enjoy! And as always, I would love to hear your comments and related experiences. DAY 1 Wild teachers show up in the
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A Light Parable
There once was an ancient teacher: old but not obsolete. On this day, the sage asked a new seeker to bring back a spider web. Keen to please, the student set out to find one.