Equinox 2015

Happy Spring! 

Yesterday I woke to Finches singing exuberantly from my flowering fruit trees. I LOVE Spring!!! For some reason, I just can’t contain myself this time of year. I laugh and giggle, like a child who just discovered something new - all of the time. I was visiting with the HR women during their lunch and I just started dancing away in their office. They laughed, but then a few moments later, they joined in, moving to the beat in their chairs. See how contagious laughing can be? And it’s fun!! 

While walking to my vehicle at lunch yesterday afternoon, Hawk called out to me from the tree above my truck. I stopped for a moment and watched her before I engaged in conversation with her. I thanked her for sharing her time with me and what, if any, message did she have to share with me. She called out and waited for my response. I took a moment to ponder our interaction. 

How appropriate that she appeared then, since today is the eve of the new moon; The Budding Trees Moon. 

The mineral for this moon is Opal, a lesson of hope. Let’s see. I had hoped to finish my novel by now, but life happens and I pushed it aside for other projects. Yet lately, I’ve had a strong desire to write. I pulled my notes together, but there they sit on the desk, patiently waiting. Ok, time to schedule time to write - just like I do with my swimming, T’ai Chi, meditation, etc. 

The plant of this moon is dandelion, teaching us balance and knowing when to root yourself and when to fly. Right now, this plant is rooting itself deep in the earth. Hmmm. I hear you dandelion, and you’re right! It’s time for me to go deep within and become more grounded. 

The color of Budding Trees Moon is Yellow, which helps us to be more receptive. I think I’ve made so many projects that I’ve tuned out what’s important - have fun, enjoy the moment and everything else will fall into place! 

Thunderbird clan lessons teach us kindness and healing. What better way to start than to be kind to myself - allowing myself time eat, pray, love, laugh, enjoy life. As within, so without. 

Red-Tailed Hawk is one of my favorite raptors. Every time I watch this hawk fly above or sitting high in a tree, I am overwhelmed with joy. This majestic bird reminds me of my visions; to look ahead with clarity and focus on nourishing the whole - mind, body & spirit. 

I looked up at Hawk who was still quietly perched on the limb looking down at me waiting for me to respond. I told her I thought I understood and thanked her for her message. I wished her a safe journey and to please come and visit me any time. I know I’ll need the kick to bring me back on track! 

Tonight I had planned a release and renew ceremony around my fire pit, however the weather is in its true spring fashion - rain. The evening is still a few hours away, so I'll just improvise. 

Tomorrow, I'll participate in the worldwide didgeridoo equinox sunset meditation, and then on Sunday afternoon I am participating in the worldwide pray for water meditation. 

Yes, the weekend is full, but I believe the weekend will be one of joy and healing. 

May spring bring you cleansing, healing and peace! 

Namaste

Ding Dong! Raven Calling...

“Cras! Cras!” 

I looked up and smiled as Raven flew over from the NW to SE, and then continued scraping the ice from my windshield. 

“Cras! Cras!” Again, Raven flew over from the same direction, calling out to me. I responded with a good morning to him, before finishing the scraping. 

Then for a third time, Raven called out to me; “Cras! Cras” flying in the same exact pattern as the other two. 

Raven, like the darkness of your body, you are the harbinger of deep dark mysteries yet to unfold. So many times you have appeared and shared the future with me, yet this morning I do not hear you clearly, in spite of your insistent chatter. You symbolize shape-shifting qualities; change and transformation, along with being a keeper of secrets. I wonder my friend, what secrets from my inner depths are you trying to bring to the light of my own consciousness? 

This week, I have initiated spiritual changes, integrating my practice back in with the physical and emotional. Like many of us, I am questioning my purpose and believe I am closer to understanding who I am and where I belong and how to move forward with my plan. 

I am both scientific and creative, meaning I use both sides of my brain equally (I've been tested). I believe however, that I've pushed the creative part of me to the side and I am now trying to wake it up again. For many many years, I was an actor, playing a roll that is not from the heart, but a roll that would please others. Now I’m coming alive, and being reborn into who I truly am. That means I need to accept myself for who I am and believe in my values, and most importantly - like me, right now, right here! Transformation is in the air! Change is happening, right now!!! 

The key for my success however, is to pace myself. I’m such an overachiever, that I will have to carefully think out the steps so I do not risk placing myself in a state of dis-ease and unbalance. 

For now, I will do what I can and when I can, in accordance with the laws of nature!