Little Birds — Symbols for Life

“The language of birds is very ancient, and like other ancient modes of speech, very elliptical: little is said, but much is meant and understood.” ~ Gilbert White
Today my house is surrounded by “little birds” and I love it. I continue to be inspired by and spoken to by little birds on a regular basis. When I [...]

How Often Do You Refill?

Do you run out of gas a lot? This is a sign that you are not taking care of yourself properly.
In addition to maintaining healthy habits regarding sleep, nutrition, and exercise, we also have to make sure we are making room in our lives for what gives us spiritual energy and emotional fuel.
Where do [...]

Learn to Look for Openings

Look for the openings. Walk through. There are so many opportunities presented to us daily. These are gifts from the Universe. Learn to see these as doorways to your growth and development and as portals to change and transition into new stages of life and learning.
Openings are regularly available to us.
Cultivate your courage and [...]

Are You Obsessing About the Right Thing?

If you are going to obsess about anything, do not obsess about your insecurities, areas for development, or weaknesses. You already know enough about those, don’t you?
Try this instead.
If you must obsess, obsess about why you are here, what is your purpose, and your life’s passion.

The Inner and Outer Journeys Fund Each Other

The journey within is magical, wondrous and surely the best one we will ever take. There is so much strength and depth to be found within. But there is also much beauty to be had in looking out into the world. Both journeys are necessary to a fully lived life.
Both journeys fund each other. [...]

Have you had a Pinwheel Encounter lately?

This photo of this beautiful pinwheel comes from my friend, June. From time to time, she has shared this picture with me and told me she is thinking of me or some story I’ve told, or reminiscing about the day she found the pinwheel, or contemplating the meaning of the pinwheel as a symbol. That’s what pinwheels can [...]

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