Purity and Innocence~

Skip Your Morning Meditation & Watch this Instead.

Life streams of light~

We are living matrixes of radiant light – life streams upon this earth --shimmering, pulsating light -- here to transmute and create. First, we must burn our own internal dross; that which is dark, ignorant, and detached from the truth of our own God-self so that we may truly "see" and embrace our divinity.

This light matrix extends throughout the cosmos and is connected to everything - living and not. We are constantly being “impulsed” by beings of light – angels, ascended masters, guides – who provide us opportunities for growth, expansion, and change. 

Seeds of creation are planted in the ego/mind.  The entire blueprint of this particular creation lies not in our human mind, but in the GOD mind and will only come into fruition when we allow the God-mind/self to co-create with our will.

Surrender ~ Allow ~ Create ~ Be ~

Beautiful article on service~

DailyGood: Helping, Fixing or Serving?, by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD

Birthday Musings~

Tripping into the second half century~

It is hard to believe that I am 51 today. I celebrated 50 with gusto. I loved turning 50! It was freeing and uplifting. What an incredible year it has been with so many changes, twists and turns, blessings, and opportunities.

We have been privileged to support and nurture many kids...our own as well as those who need a safe haven. Our home has always been open and continues to be a refuge for teens who need a place to stay, rest, and receive love. Our Zoe is the loving, guiding presence who offers this tender respite.

Our gift this year was becoming owners of a health food store. Everyday we are thankful for our customers, their stories, and their commitment to health. What an opportunity for Andy and I to learn and share.

The greatest blessing this year for me has been my spiritual journey and all that I have embraced and absorbed. I am constantly overwhelmed by the love of Christ energy that permeates my being, and how I can share this with others who enter the sacred space of healing and light. It has been and continues to be the wellspring that feeds my soul.

Every morning I speak this prayer: "May all beings be healthy, may all beings be happy, may all beings prosper, may all beings emanate the Christ light. May Mother Earth continue to heal."


Wishing all of you peace and prosperity~

Mother Bear Saves Hiker From Mountain Lion

As I often refer to myself as Mother Bear, I loved reading this story!


Mother Bear Saves Hiker From Mountain Lion

Kaleidescope Horizons

We are no longer living in linear time. Linear time is an illusion, but has been a necessary one for our world to exist and function as optimally as possible. Until now. Many of you might be experiencing a new reality where the sense of time appears and feels distorted. Where a cascading of events are occurring rapidly and simultaneously without apparent rhythm or reason; colliding like a kaleidescope of colorful patterns changing instantly with a slight twist of the hand.

This is the new reality, pregnant with unfathomable possibilities, if we embrace our multidimensional capabilities and accept that we are working within a collective and not as solitary individuals in a vacuum. Every thought and action that we have based in fear will keep us struggling in the old paradigm of linear time. We will fail to grasp the magnitude of possibilities that are available for co-creating our new reality.

If we open, and deeply understand that all action and thought born of the light will create infinite patterns of possibilities, we will be free to play in a whole new reality. Perhaps you have already noticed the new patterns at play, the increase in synchronicity, the effortlessness of tasks, and the quality of magic in your life? If so, you are shifting into this new kaleidescope reality.

If not, take a deep breath and exhale through your mouth releasing any and all resistance and fear. Breathe in the light, acceptance, and surrender to this incredible new emerging reality.

Live like a dog~

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.



If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

Have a great life.

By: Ultima National Resources, LLC

Paw Print

I vacuumed. Ugh.

Then I went to my friend's house with flowers and a card to thank her for coming with me to the vet's last Monday. I was so distraught that Monday, I told the vet that I did not want anything -- no ashes, no "paw print", or her collar, leash, etc.

And there is Barb handing me a bag with Millie's paw print. They did it anyway, somehow knowing that I might change my mind, or that I was out of my mind. How about that? I just couldn't believe it. There I was blubbering in the driveway, so thankful that I had a concrete "memory" after vacuuming up the last of her dog hair.

Millie's paw print is now beside the Buddha in the garden. Resting in peace.  I can visit her daily and smile.

Sunday Musings~

The sun is streaming in the windows, casting shadows of light on the foliage outside and dancing on the water. Another beautiful day and almost a week since I lost Millie. It is quite peculiar how I can hold both the joy and sadness simultaneously.

Many times this week I entered the house and felt the emptiness wash over me. I allowed myself to feel the emptiness, the absence of her, and let the tears fall. I also danced last night with Andy on Flagler Avenue to a great band, laughed with my son visiting on Spring break, and bantered with customers.

Feel, release, feel, release.....like waves coming in and going out....no attachment, but fully present.

We are capable of holding both the sadness and the joy in our lives. Bittersweet. Each day brings us our challenges and it is our attitude and willingness to embrace that creates the optimal environment for living fully.

I am aware too of how the mind can niggle. Andy's daughter is flying in tonight and I need to vacuum the house. I watch myself hesitate as I realize that if I vacuum, I will erase all that is left of Millie physically -- her hair that lies on the rugs and floor. I can feel my hesitation and resistance.

I indulge in my "delay" -- knowing that by taking this action I will empty the house a bit more.

The power of forgiveness~

Tiny Wisdom: The Most Powerful Words for Healing