“May my thoughts be full of Peace and Thanksgiving” is how I begin my writing prayer. I consider this blessing among the three that I ask for before sitting down to write my blog. Today as I sat with this first gift, feeling the peace that thankfulness brings, I took a moment to look more … Read more
What I know about triads and energies is from observing myself. Last week I was feeling a call to action. My Aunt Rae, bless her 90-something year old soul, read my blog and commented, “You referenced triad a number of times. I’m not sensing the composition of a triad or where it exists for you. … Read more
Unlike last week, I’m feeling called to action. Michelle Obama’s speech at the DNC awakened it. A shift within the flow of Claymont’s 50th planning committee spoke of it. Where last week I felt confused, this week a clarity is emerging. Don’t get me wrong. The difference between charging ahead on my own and seeing … Read more
Lately I’ve been feeling the end of summer blues. My old ornamental cherry tree keeps dropping its leaves. And it’s only mid-August! The heat and humidity of deep summer has switched into cool nights and damp mornings. My lazy summer seems to be turning a corner, picking up steam. I sense that summer is ending … Read more
When I have doubts about not working hard enough, smart enough, disciplined enough or empathically enough, I circle back to one thing, myself. I come back to wondering if this is a sign that I’m self-centered and selfish. Compared to others, my life is easy. It can make me feel guilty when I find myself … Read more
Duty—what is that? According to the Shivapuri Baba, as Bennett relates in Long Pilgrimage, duty is what creates Right Life. There are three main duties to be addressed. First, to maintain one’s physical existence and the welfare of one’s dependents. The second duty is towards one’s “profession” and community. The third and most important, is … Read more
Jogging with Deer Flies buzzing around my head in New Hampshire the other day taught me something. What I already knew, was that I don’t like Deer Flies—they bite. Of course, there’s working with Like and Dislike—yes, that. Then there was the arrogance of thinking I didn’t need to apply bug repellent before setting out. … Read more
*Today we would be manifesting our Work. It was a perfect day in June. Sweet perfumes floated on the air as a fitful sun played hide and seek amongst the clouds. Green grass glistened with the brilliance of dew. Sherborne House was hosting a Spring Fête. Besides the Spring Fête, today was June 8, Mr. … Read more
It’s all about right life. I’ve been listening to Bennett’s book, Long Pilgrimage, which introduces the Shivapuri Baba and his teaching. Bennett was able to meet with this extraordinary sage who, at a hundred and thirty-six years old, had a clear message. “Think only of God and strive to live a right life.” In Fourth … Read more
On the subject of death, I’m not done. The old ornamental cherry tree just beyond the deck is where I hang birdfeeders. I eat on the deck and sit in the twilight to watch the birds. They have given me great joy throughout the years. However, I was not happy to see a family of … Read more