The leaves are now yellow, red and orange. We find them as a blanket on the ground whether in the woods or on the sidewalks. We are in the midst of the letting go so characteristic of the Metal Element and the Autumn. We can let go of things of the past, or wounds we carry from our … Continue reading Breath of the Fall
Ring the Bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen When we discuss the value of our lives I think first of these words by Leonard Cohen from Anthem. Forget your perfect offering – it’s how the light get in. In this … Continue reading Finding Meaning
September 6, 2020 On Flow In 2002, I lived in Marin County in California. It has a high percentage of Buddhists practitioners. Everywhere I would go there were announcements of offerings or articles on display. On hot afternoon, I went to the local ice cream parlor and there was an article with snapshots of the Dali Lama’s face … Continue reading Flow
With all the craziness that this pandemic I was wondering if the Earth felt some relief from our slowing down of our movements and get togethers. It might be bigger than a donation. I am pleased to share a number of countries and organizations are looking at this and the greenhouse emissions are down, the troublesome trash … Continue reading Staying at Home Produces Earth Relief
I started to write about the Earth Element at the first of July. Here we are a month later and we remain in the midst of it. The humidity is thick, and it doubles the heat. I even feel it while I am writing at the computer. This morning, while walking the dog I felt like a wet … Continue reading The Earth Element and transitions