I came across this quote about candlelight and heart light this morning as I read The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams. Since I had just shared a video and …
The conscious parenting journey in poetry
Conscious Parenting This morning, I listened to a Masterclass (on the Calm app) on the conscious parenting journey presented by Dr. Shefali Tsabari. At the end of this class, she …
Things almost seen: a poem and some thoughts
Coyotes and other things almost seen. These past few days, I’ve been musing about things almost seen. When I went for my morning walk 2 days ago, I heard sirens …
Balls, feet, and sleeping and awakening–Happy Birthday, Adrienne Rich!
Today I have been musing on sleeping and awakening. Yesterday (May 16) was Adrienne Rich’s birthday and I came across this quote by her: It is exhilarating to be alive …
On becoming a wondermonger
wondermonger–I thought I made up this word, but Collins dictionary defines it as: a person who tells of or works wonders. Merriam Webster defines it as: a person who tells …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: Z is for Zest
Zest: 1. great enthusiasm and energy. 2. the outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring. Here’s to a zesty end to the A to Z …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: Y is for Yes, no, maybe so!
“Yes, no, maybe so”: Yes: an affirmative answer or decision No: used to give a negative response Maybe (so): a mere possibility or probability Yes, no, maybe so–the song: Welcome …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: X is for Xenial
Xenial: Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners. Of the relation between a host and guest; friendly (google dictionary), and: giving gifts to strangers (urban dictionary) Welcome to X day …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: W is for Wondrous
Wondrous: that is to be marveled at; inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight. Wonder: a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: V is for Voice
Voice: 1 a: sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx; especially: sound so produced by human beings It’s V-day in Soul Blossoming A to Z The end is …