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Winter in the Nantahala Forest brings a peaceful pause and contemplativeness to soothe all who will take the time to listen. For those fortunate souls who take the time to follow their hearts, then Nature responds by opening our eyes to the miracles that abound every day. Watching sunrises and sunsets daily is guaranteed to reset one’s inner compass. Then with eyes to see and ears to hear, the trail beckons to the awakened to walk their path. Joy becomes part of our daily lives, and is shared, and increases. Serendipity grows as the seeds of light are sown. The world has been waiting for this time for many millennia.  And we are the chosen ones to bring >>

It is the Eve of a New Year.  Time for a silent pause to give thanks for all the blessings received in all the many forms experienced in this year ending in several hours. And time to open ourselves to receive the new blessings arriving over the threshold of this coming year. Water streams from the Earth from underground sources, bringing life-giving energies to all.   Fresh, clean water from springs and wells is one of the many blessings of living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rains replenish the streams and help create the waterfalls that emerge from these mountains in abundance.  To be in the presence of waterfalls is magical, and lifts one’s Spirit. These forests here in >>

This time prior to Winter Solstice is a good time to slow down. Now to some, that may not seem possible with the Thanksgiving weekend now over and the Christmas holidays less than a month away. It all comes together when we ask ourselves what is most important in our lives.  And another person’s priorities may not be the same as our own. And what is the reason behind a certain priority or “tradition”? If we give ourselves a reason to celebrate this season of peace, then we open our minds and bodies for peace. And joy. And love. It is all about how we are programmed since birth. And, just like we can re-program our computers, we >>

Today is the last day of October, and the sun is shining and bringing warmth and joy. The leaves are creating new spectrums of color, which have set a spark of fiery reds, oranges, golden, and brown hues covering these mountains and valleys. The Autumn skies are clear blues with ever changing clouds passing through at a good pace. The days are glorious and the temperatures at night are mild.  Serenity holds court. Inspiration comes through Nature, and close to home.  The circle of Life continues to blossom in miraculous ways, every day. Giving thanks for peace and prosperity, Grace and Love.   Featured Image, “Inspiration”, part of the Healing Spirit Art © Collection of positive, inspirational, life-affirming >>

There is something very satisfying to our soul when we reach the end of a day and we feel a sense of accomplishment. Perhaps you had a “to do list” or a project that needed your attention. And for today, you focused your attention on that one task, and completed it. Take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back. Give yourself recognition for your job well done! It is often the simplest things that bring the most joy to us. How wonderful. A reminder that every day is worth celebrating. And it is a good thing to remind ourself of the little and big joys in our lives. Sometimes, an accomplishment may take years or even >>