Happy New Year

What if this was our intention for the New Year?
"I am prepared this day to declare myself a citizen of the world,
and to invite everyone-everywhere to embrace this broader vision of our interdependent world,
our common quest for justice in our times,
and ultimately for PEACE ON EARTH." Theodore Hesburgh

 

We are all in the same boat

New Year New Cycle

Preparing for the coming New Year.  The energy is one of reflection.  Letting go. 
I like to do some visioning and create a "theme" for myself for the coming cycle.  A theme is the backdrop; it is intended to bring an overall ambience to the environment of my life.
I started this many years ago and my first theme was "Living by the Moon".  It was a powerful year, and I learned many lessons sitting in the Moon Lodge I created for myself and other women.
2014 brought the theme to explore "the creative power of authenticity".  The quality of "Te" from the Tao.  My practice was simple...just be...natural. 
Butterfly came to the hummingbird feeder a couple of days ago and I am reflecting on her message of transformation.  Butterfly Medicine teaching us the Art of Transformation, beautifully.

Tis the season

"Find a place inside where there is joy and the joy will burn out the pain." Joseph Campbell

Happy Solstice

Om Shanty
Om Peace

Imagine yourself sitting in the center of this desert flower
Serene
Calm
Safe
Peaceful
a slight smile on your face
Breathe softly
Be gentle and caring with yourself
Let the mind settle
As thoughts of people arise
place each being on a petal
with the wish "may you be well"
As thoughts of past experiences arise
place each one on a petal with the wish
"in the present moment may I be peaceful"
As thoughts of future plans arise
place each one on a petal with the wish
"in the present moment may I be peaceful"
When you wish to end your meditation
Close by chanting
Om shanty, shanty, shanty
Om peace, peace, peace

 Happy Solstice

Winter Solstice

The Solstice Moon

Lit up the healing fields

Wake up!

Nectar is dripping from the stars

Bring your emptiness

Fill your hollow heart to the brim

There is always enough

Poem and photo by Joyce Seelig

Picture of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

 

The Circle continues. The Wheel of Life turns. It is time to remember your own vision of wholeness.  Last week I was fortunate to participate in The Friendship Dance with a group of strangers. The leader said we were dancing to heal Mother Earth. We danced in spiral circles, one foot always on the Earth. The Grandmothers and Grandfathers were there too, dancing.  The experience transcended time, and I was reminded of my own journey through many lifetimes. "It is time to learn the steps which are yours to take in the Earth Dance." (Carol Bridges, The Medicine Woman Inner Guidebook)

May the Winter Solstice and the cycle to come bring healing and peace to All Beings everywhere, no one left out.





Healing season

Create the conditions for awakening.
Reflect on what makes for a happy heart.
Recommendation
1.  Commit to your own healing by meditating 5 minutes every day, no matter what.  It's about caring for yourself. Believing you are worthy of this love and care. Don't abandon yourself. Commit to sit.
Then just see what happens, don't take my word for it.
What are other conditions you can create for awakening?