My meditation teacher from July 2015’s Summer Arts Festival maintained that meditation provides a slowing, stretching, increase of time. I dream of that! There is SO much I want to do, including more meditation. I’m not very good about testing … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mother Nature
Two Walking Meditations in a Labyrinth
Who knew Fairbanks would have a nice labyrinth? It is not advertised, so I will not publicize its location. However, it is not really a secret either; so I can walk it when I like. And I like. I first … Continue reading
Shoveling Snow Usurps Life Again
In case you’ve been wondering why I’ve been so quiet lately, I have been shoveling snow off the driveway, car, and street almost every day starting Sunday, February 15th. We haven’t had snow every day, but snowplow berms have been … Continue reading
Two Signals from Dad Today
What a wondrous day! The sky was gloriously blue, and the roads were mostly dry. I went to tai chi for the first time in 3 weeks, aah. How could the day improve? As soon as I got onto the … Continue reading
Shoveling Snow Usurps Life
Okay, true confession here at the beginning: I am obsessive and compulsive about keeping Dad’s driveway clean. This is my second winter here. Last winter, it snowed ALL the time—maybe more! Dad was so fragile by then, I developed … Continue reading
Nurtured by Mother Nature
My most effective therapy and favorite way to relax and find joy is to walk in expansive, beautiful, quiet natural environments. Living with my father in Nederland, Colorado or with my husband in Fairbanks, Alaska, I can just walk … Continue reading