Thought for Today

“My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.  This is my calling, to open doors of truth and make people think to arouse others from their apathetic and lethargic state, and get them to seek out for themselves the inner peace which dwells within.  This is the extent of my undertaking,Continue reading “Thought for Today”

“As We Get Older”

As a person rapidly approaching 60 I believe the biggest obstacles we face as we grow older are the negative perceptions surrounding age and aging.  I live in an area that is a popular place to retire.  Popular topics of conversation include ailments, procedures and how bad it is to get old.  The most popular areaContinue reading ““As We Get Older””

A Close Encounter of the Wildlife Kind

This morning as I was out on my first walk of the day I saw large white wings disappear into the leaves of the upper branches of a tree.  Knowing it was most likely a Great Egret I continued on the path slowly and quietly, stopping every few steps.  It didn’t take long to seeContinue reading “A Close Encounter of the Wildlife Kind”

Tools for Defeating Fear: Grounding

Grounding is an important tool for spiritual protection and defeating fear.  Grounding reconnects us to the energy system of the earh.  Some people do this by living as close to the earth as possible, sitting on the ground or walking barefoot.  My daily walks by the lake are part of grounding for me.  I doContinue reading “Tools for Defeating Fear: Grounding”