LOST by David Waggoner Stand still. The trees ahead and the bushes beside youAre not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,And you must not treat it as a powerful stranger,Must ask permission to know it and be known.The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,I have made the place around you.If you leave it you may … Read more
I arise todayThrough the strength of HeavenLight of SunRadiance of MoonSplendor of FireSpeed of LightningSwiftness of WindDepth of SeaStability of EarthFirmness of Rock. — commonly known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate, but also believed to be the far older Druid Deer’s Cry Invocation As I’ve been discussing, the evidence is overwhelming that time spent in Nature … Read more
If you don’t believe that the world has a heart, then you won’t hear it beating, you won’t think it’s alive and you won’t consider what you’re doing to it.— Charles de Lint, Someplace To Be Flying The Grace Thalia bestows upon us Her gifts of flowering, growth and mirth. But how do we ensure … Read more
We abuse the land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. — Aldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac The Grace Thalia invites us to participate in Her gifts of laughter, flowering and … Read more
Earth as seen by the Apollo 17 crewThis planet is not terra firma.It is a delicate flower and it must be cared for.It’s lonely.It’s small.It’s isolated, and there is no resupply.And we are mistreating it. — Astronaut Scott Carpenter As we journey to Graceland, we honor the lovely Grace, Thalia. Thalia, who is also considered … Read more
Dark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. The Sun and Moon conjoined in the sign of Aries at around midnight Eastern time, so we are now in the New Moon of the new astrological year. My friend, astrologer … Read more
Moccasin Flowersby Mary Oliver All my life,so far,I have lovedmore than one thing, including the mossy hoovesof dreams, includingthe spongy litterunder the tall trees. In springthe moccasin flowersreach for the cracklinglick of the sun and burn down. Sometimes,in the shadows,I see the hazy eyes,the lamb-lips of oblivion,its deep drowse,and I can imagine a new nothingin … Read more
Source of image, alas, unknown tome. If you know it, email me.He that plants trees loves others besides himself.— English proverb The evidence is mounting that there are vital physical and emotional benefits from letting children play freely in Nature, and that the lack of this access has created a poisonous brew of problems for … Read more
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feetand the winds long to play with your hair. — Kahlil Gibran As we move forward on our journey to Graceland, we honor the lovely Grace, Thalia. Thalia, who is also considered one of the Muses, offers us Her gracious gifts of flowering, laughter, and … Read more
Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in our self-interest, not only because aesthetics or justice demand it, but also because our mental, physical, and spiritual health depend upon it. — Richard Louv Now then. Where were we? Ah, yes – we were celebrating Thalia, the Grace and daughter of Zeus who … Read more