So, what does it mean to lead like the moon? And what is the issue with leading like the sun? From my studies of indigenous cultures, I know the concept of duality is critical for balance and harmony in our society and in the universe.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am in awe of spirals. I write about them in my poetry. I reference them constantly. For me, the spiral is a symbol of learning, living, and transformation. It is no surprise then, that with all of the recent attention on the tornadoes in the midwest, that [...]
Pickled Roots began because of my desire to share the common thread of truth, knowledge, and love that I’d witnessed in many seemingly different cultures and communities. Today, I am struck deeply by the reality of knowing and accepting that the common thread does actually exist and for me, is most readily seen in indigenous [...]
New Year’s Eve evokes many visions. Friends, partying, joy, food, laughter. Mine was filled with a gentle excitement filled with laughter, smiles, and prayers. But after the celebration waned and all was quiet, I pondered the energy of peace. I awoke this morning in the same spirit that I went to sleep. So, as I [...]
Solitude. For many, it is a word of peace and contentment. But solitude is more than a word. In it’s full potential, solitude is actually a practice. It is the process of becoming and being in solitude…alone…or better said – with God. Solitude is the art of going within to connect with The Divine. In [...]
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I want to be.” Lao Tzu (Father of Taoism) Take a pause and close your eyes and reflect on that statement. What do you think you are? What can you let go of? For me, I often define myself as a woman, a mother, [...]
Be present. What is happening now? How do you feel? Be present. Breathe. What’s going on? Are you in this moment? Are you contemplating the next? Breathe. Are you drifting off? Are you here? Welcome to this moment. This existence. You wanted me. Well, here I am. These thoughts were with me a couple of [...]
Early Morning Rabbit I awoke early this morning. The air was crisp after an evening of rains. I smudged my house and went outside to give thanks for the day with the towering trees and the green grass as my witness. After several moments of stillness, I saw a rabbit in my neighbor’s yard. It [...]
I recently heard a story on NPR that I was so intrigued by that I investigated and found the story online. The story is about a Monk from a Japanese Buddhist temple. The story is interesting because he walks for 6 hours every day as part of his spiritual practice. I’ve heard this practice referred [...]
I look outside my window at tall, leafy trees with thick solid roots. Since I’ve lived here, they’ve withstood unbearable heat, tropical storms, and ice storms. Undoubtedly, the environment in which they now live has changed. These trees, once surrounded only by others and animals, now live amongst homes, playing children, and people moving busily [...]
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