lessons from nature

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice The trees have put on their final show, With leaves dressed up in autumn’s glow. Children filled the urban streets, Playing parts for stranger’s sweets. The holidays are very near, Children wait for Saint Nick to appear. Adults are dashing to and fro, With pressure to create a magic show. With all the … [Read more…]

Lessons from nature: impermanence

I am very fortunate to live across the street from a lake.  This blessing gives me the opportunity to not only be close to water -my grounding element, but it also allows me to witness so much wildlife.  In 2010, a family of Mute Swans landed for the summer.  That winter, dad stayed behind with … [Read more…]