Nature Walk

 This was a good day for a walk, in nature. I enjoyed listening to the sounds of the birds talking to each other. Stopping to quench my thirst, I found these three nest. They are located in the brush along the edge of a small creek. It is amazing to see them withstand the winds that flow through the area.

 The creek is back within its boundaries, and flowing gently on toward the Snohomish River and into Puget Sound...ever changing...always a different view, and picture to see~!

All in all a wonderful day~ I love the clouds, and had to take a break to watch them, and look for the messages they bring.
The blue sky is a special gift here in the gray of the Northwest...never take a bright day for granted~!
Growing up in the Southwest, I had much to learn about the change of Season,and short growing time for a garden, in the Northwest.
I have to say clouds bring brightness to my worldly view~!  To float on them and find myself in other places, lost in their shapes and energy...the vibrations grow...feelings touch my soul and I am forever changed. Spirit guides me though earthly messages...nature, is a strong source of  solace and comfort,that renewal is constant for All~

How Fast Things Change

One day you wake up to a call "your fired" and it is from a demented soul, that you have been DPOA for Health Care of...how do you react??? I was so shocked it was like a punch in the gut~! I have to remember this is a person I once knew, and they are no longer that same person, but the same soul~! To find joy in the change is not easy, unless I let go of the past and accept what the present is, and flow with the NOW.
Staying in the Now is not easy for us humans we tend to go back to days before, and then to the future, and rarely stay here in the present. To be happy in the moment is hard for us in this day and time...to keep up with all the latest electronic gizmo's, and such...instantaneous gratification to the max~! A far cry from my early days of youth. I am happy to stay grounded to the earth, and know that all the changes I am experiencing are only opportunities and challenges for birthing a new part of self...more of who I am growing to be.
I have a wonderful support group of open minded souls that bring Brightness to my days~! We meet on Wednesday nights for 'class', and each week, I open to learning and understanding change. The changes we are all experiencing, on different levels. There are also others in my social community that bring Light and Love to my world of sharing...each being a part of the bigger Oneness we are.
Our vibrations are shifting, and our colors are changing...the aura's in nature reflect a more neon hue to the colors...and depth of richness in the greens~! I go to the wooded areas of my yard, or to the forest to surround myself to the greens of the various ferns, leaves, branches, plants, all so lush and vibrant this time of the year~! This charges my batteries~!!!
So, changes are happening, doors are continually opening for me to explore more new adventures~! I am being called on more often to assist others along their paths, and that brings me Joy~!This is a great time for me; and I am excited to experience the whirlwind of change...on to bigger and better things~knowing that Spirit is guiding me along this path~!!!  As the Earth turns and shifts... so do We~!

A Day's View...late February

Late February, and we are having an Artic Wave of weather coming through our area. I love the crispness of this time of the year...especially, if I am cozy inside by the stove, with a good cup of hot tea, and often, a good book.
Today, was one of those days. I took my time today, and did just what I wanted...reading several articles I had set aside and marked in different publications. Something I have had on my "to do" list for much too long. It felt good to have the time to"just be" with myself.
The last several weeks has tested my strength of character,and emotional boundaries. I watched a friend survive having a kidney removed due to renal cell carcinoma, and end up with Congested Heart Failure. Each day I have watched the 'progress' and needed a day to hear it from a distance. Talking with the nurses today, and knowing everyone was doing their part, I could relax for the first time in many days....Knowing there is a Oneness of All Knowing taking care of the bigger picture~! Thank YOU for the Snow...I needed this picture, to reflect the many Blessings I have each day to explore more of who I truly want to be when I grow up~!
I am so thankful for a day to 'think' of our gifts, and how special we each and everyone are to the big picture...It is not easy for me to accept some of my family birth or not, some days, barely myself...but I am shifting my outlook, as there are less and less of my age group to communicate with, and I don't want to loose myself in the picture~!
Being a caretaker to others, is often a road that too many travel without healthy boundaries. Been there done that, way too many times. I have grown in this relationship, and found new parts of self, to open doors to...on both sides...no longer an enabler to my friend, but a solid rock of support....and better friend to myself for taking a step back, and day off. My husband enjoyed having a 'home cooked' meal tonight~! That was nice...sharing a meal and being together in the evening, for a change. I had missed that special time of sharing, as Glen's schedule and mine are very different these days.
I have learned to not take a moment for granted...time is a wonderful gift~!
Time to close the damper on the stove and nestle in for the night...Lake Cassidy is on the quiet side of a Bright Moon above the Cascade Mts View~!

Happy New Year~!

I have taken awhile to come back to you, my blog~! What a beginning this year has brought my way~! To be here now is a comfort to my soul... I had several days of wanting to share, but not enough hours in the day sometimes to do for myself all I would like...this year I have a mind set for more fun, adventure, and JOY in each day~! So...I will be back to visit with stories and happenings of my daily encounters with others, as I open myself to step out into the world again on different levels of self expression, and growth.

I have been invited to speak to a group on Alternative Health Modalities...Colors and Their Vibrational Healing; to emotional and physical pain. I am excited about that~! So many are looking outwardly for healing through RX and treatments foreign to the body...Colors are apart of us, as is vibration. A more natural approach, very economic, and only takes time and focus...along with Belief in Self Powers.

I am also attending Metaphysical Classes, and learning more each week about myself and the Ancient Sciences that all things are rooted in. Numerology, Astrology, Astronomy, Tarot, Kabbalah, I-Ching,and other mystical mysteries with Native American, First Nation practices, as well~! I also am re-reading the Bible, this year with a new understanding.

I have always been a curious one, to explore and gain knowledge to better understand others, and life in general. This gives me a much broader view of many, many aspects of the mind of myself and others; and history, which is another interest of mine.

So...I am bringing a harmony to my souls vibrations of learning and growth...that is more than a Middle C on the scales...but that is a good start...all I need now is my tuning fork...and to find my voice...to speak more of my thoughts. In time, I will do just that~!

Here's to Opening Myself to the Gifts and Blessings this New Year has to offer~ with Great Appreciation of all those that have helped me step up and speak out...you honor me, and I am so very thankful for the influence you have shared with me; thus far, along this journey~!

Our First Snow~!

A great time shared with these two...they stayed around instead of flying or swimming off, when I began to talk to them, and take their picture about 20 times. I loved the light changing so rapidly in sky. This is right before the snow began to fall. A few steps farther along the path, and the flakes began to get bigger, fast~! What a wonderful way to enjoy a morning in mid November~! A bit early for the season in the lowlands but a real eye opener for us as we continued along our path. The river otters didn't let it bother them either...they played, rolled,and dived along the rivers current and flow, as we walked  along the edge of the action above on the paved path of travel...not the natural of the area...as you can see... water is the mode of transportation...for the life in the river; or the life on the river, fisherman, loggers, and the like.  We didn't take time to sit and view the others we could have seen along the way. As we were leaving, the regulars  begin to show up for their strolls and letting their animals walk them around the park.

As we rounded the corner the view became less to see, and we were in the moment with the weather, the river and the day~! I am so very fortunate to have my friend and Earth Angel to accompany me on these outings. We are able to let the inner child come out to play and it is a special and magical time for the both of us...connecting to the nature around us and sharing in a slower pace than  many in today's fast paced world.Looking out at the River View...examining  my opportunities and knowing the Universe is with me and I am one with all...I will achieve my goals...maybe like the snail instead of the  crow. And I am in awe of this time of seasons changing, in my life.

"Peace and happiness are available in every moment. Peace is every step. We shall walk hand in hand. There are no political solutions to spiritual problems. Remember: If the Creator put it there, it is in the right place. The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears." — Native American quote

Native American Appreciation Month

This is the first time that I have known our Federal Government to set aside a formal time of Recognition, as a National time to Honor the First Nation, and it's members~! Thank YOU to the administration for doing this~! Native American Appreciation Month is a great statement...I would like to see more action accompany the words~!

Many of us have never had to live in the conditions of the Reservations...we have had a soft and comfortable life, with many amenities not known to the Reservations, or the homes there. We take so much for granted in this life...I think everyone should have to live for  a time during each season with the Native Americans and learn about their lives,and hardships.

Many think the government programs furnish so much...what that furnish is minimal and basic, but not nutritious for health and growth of the youth and maintenance for the adults...if so, there would not be the need for so much dialysis treatments, and diabetes education, on the Reservations here in the United States~!

I would like to see a day when all American's in need would be given healthly information and provisions to grow and share in the community. This is one reason I believe in what National Relief Charities, through AIRC and AIEF are doing for all Native Americans on Reservations through out the US~!
These 'Peoples" of the Various Tribes, are strong and filled with resilience...they have been given the worse conditions, and made the best of them for more than 200 years~!

 I personally have seen, and learned from Elders and the Youth, what is important to them for the future of their People...no different  than want you want for your family and loved ones. Comfort of a warm home in the Winter, Clean Water to drink without having to haul it many miles, to ration and use with great care; and to enjoy a meal of healthy live food instead of heavily processed, boxed ,empty, nutritionless carbohydrates~! And over processed  hydrogenated peanut butter~!!!  I get sick thinking about the provisions they are expected to eat~!!!

I would love to bridge the gap with understanding and compassion for all~! The importance of education, communication, and compassion are surely needed for the perserverance to grow into health for all communities.
I have a dream to see all given a chance of education and knowledge of health; to grow in strength, and to return to community to share with others to strengthen the lives of the youth... the ones to carry on in the future.

So, I will close with a thought...Transition is huge for one that leaves the Reservation and the steps out to take the chance, for the cultural, spiritual, nutritional, ecomnomic, and lifestyle shifts that far exceed that of other cultures.
 May we all work together to Raise Awareness and Compassion for those we have in the past ignored, forgotten,  set aside, and thrown to the wind~!
Empowerment comes when we are all proud to be in our own skin...and follow our path...feeling good about our Spirit ~! May you feel good about your Spirit and know we are all one with  our Creator~!