“May there be peace in the North; May there be peace in the South; May there be peace in the West; May there be peace in the East. May there be peace throughout the whole world.” ~ Druid Blessing It’s only a month ago the Autumn Equinox arrived here in the Northern Hemisphere. This has always been a favorite time of the year for me, and many honor the recent Celtic festival of Mabon (September 22) as the balance of light and dark. It is a time of reflection, and honoring our harvests. Peace begins within each of us, and then extends to our neighbors and our world. What other gift could we give ourselves at this >>
Our World of Light
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust In the course of my life, I’ve been blessed to travel and spend time in some remarkable, memorable places. The special places are always the ones that leave an indelible mark on us. Perhaps it was a glorious sunset or sunrise, or maybe it was a delicious meal enjoyed at a one-of-a-kind cafe. When one is far away from home, the most beautiful things are not always the scenery; sometimes it is the hospitality of a new found friend. Travel has a way of broadening one’s horizons and opening the soul to a myriad of experiences that otherwise would >>
Strength in Peace
There is always strength in peace, it is just hidden from the general view, yet it is always seen and felt in the heart of the viewer. We live in extraordinary times. Our world is in the midst of many changes, beginning with our level of consciousness. Where can we turn to find peace to soothe us? For me, Mother Nature is a superb tonic. Living surrounded by a forest is something akin to being wrapped in a blanket of green, healing peace. The sound of the nearby waterfall after a hard, soaking rain is therapeutic. Ditto for the chirping of crickets, the croaking of frogs, and the singing of the birds. Oh, and my neighbors one >>
The English Laurel’s Gift
Every day at my home I look outside my big picture window that faces East and overlooks the Plott Balsam mountain range, and gaze upon the very large English Laurel shrub that holds court several feet away. This magnificent evergreen is the gathering place for many birds and animals here in the Nantahala Forest. Cardinals, Towhees, Black-capped Chickadees, Doves, Wrens, Sparrows, Hummingbirds, Brown Thrashers, rabbits, squirrels, the occasional chipmunk, all seek shelter from time to time here, and search for food, too. The bird feeder hangs from the eaves, next to this honored specimen of Nature, and attracts a growing number of feathered friends. In the spring, this lovely bush presents the most delightful gift of sweet smelling, >>
Summer Solstice in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Today is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere of our world. The official time of this Summer Solstice is 5:43 pm Eastern Time. This morning brought the other worldly “green fog” to cover our mountain here in the Appalachians. After the greening up of these forests at the end of April, whenever the fog descends it takes on a pale green hue because of the lovely green trees and bushes. The gentle winds keep little wisps of fog drifting by my window The bird feeder just outside my floor to ceiling windows has been full of activity these past few days, and this morning was no exception. Rabbits and squirrels and chipmunks also visit >>
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