I found that I needed a long walk in the woods today to clear my mind and shake off both the internal and external stressors around me. As we climbed the first mile of the trail, I was reminded of a Shaman practice I’d learned years ago. Just as my faith-based upbringing taught me to … Continue reading Answers Found on a Muddy Path
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Let it Be
The depth of your gaze, at times vacant, could look through me obliging me to stop... and be examined. In 1995, my mom had a massive stroke that left her with so little of what she had known for her first 67 years. Prior to that, whenever she and I visited the sick or elderly … Continue reading Let it Be
How we Use that Which is Given to Us…
Walking the Adirondack trails with its fresh air, rocky paths and impeccable views is one of my favorite kinds of therapy. Whether wrapped in comforting exchanges, challenging discourses or moments of introspective solitude, the mountain offers the space to reconnect with what matters. Here, on the mountain, I am reminded of what supports and what … Continue reading How we Use that Which is Given to Us…
Generations
Photography is my passion and the past eighteen months has offered many opportunities to capture the beauty that surrounds us as we’ve explored new trails and discovered hidden gems in our own backyard. Despite my frequent outings, I have missed capturing those special times when generations gather for a family photo shoot. This summer the … Continue reading Generations
The Beauty and Power of Balance
The earth’s stage at the start of the pandemic was a very different setting from what we know now. When folks started quietly slipping out of their homes to get a breath of fresh air in the spring of 2020, we were keenly in tune with both the fragility of life and the fear of … Continue reading The Beauty and Power of Balance
Let’s Widen Our Screen …
Let's widen the screen so we can widen our perspective. Beaver Island State Park, NY There is always more to the story... Keep looking; keep listening...
Do Small Things
Be on the lookout for small moments… where the biggest differences are made. “Do small things…” ~ from Nashoba graduation, 2021
One Tiny 4-Pack…So Much Potential
Bruised and Broken… Life continues to grow.
Be There.
The message to “be there” has been my companion during the pandemic. That means quieting myself. Whether seeking my own serenity or to better hear other, it is impossible to put a value on the art of presence. Houseboat community, Canadaigua Lake, NY Moments can easily be missed when bombarded by best intentions, opinions, perspectives … Continue reading Be There.