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Glorious Elements of Summer
Mid-summer immerses us with warm breezes, brilliant blooms and opportunities to be outdoors. In my experience, gardening – especially barefoot – is a great way to connect with the earth, get your hands in the dirt, and experience the joys of witnessing growth.
Hello Sunshine
Hello Sunshine! As the trees and plants bloom in perfect time, our lives unfold in a myriad of unexpected ways. It has always been true that life is full of surprises. It is wise to get and stay grounded in goodness, in every way we can. Whenever you find yourself...
Sing Because You Can
Spring is Here! Birds are singing their spring tunes and the sun feels closer and warmer each week. Even with frosty Minnesota mornings, it is easy to feel the quickening of plant and animal life all around us. Once hidden life is beginning to emerge and grow from the...
Shanti, poetry by Rhonda Battisto
Am I at peace with life and myself?Am I being, feeling and doing my best as myself…my values and actionsin my body, life and relationships? Am I taking seriously my limited time on earth?My responsibilities, goals and the power I wield,to be a force for good on my...
Winter Greetings to You!
Happy Winter, Friends! It is a great time to sit quietly and reflect on recent months. Have you been the best version of yourself? Kind? Caring? Generous? Respectful? Forgiving? Honest? Inspiring? Loyal? Have you been happy with yourself? Do you appreciate the...
Happy October To You!
With shorter days and cooler nights, I recall warm summer memories with a smile. Embracing the beauty and purpose of autumn, we can now choose to let go of things that no longer serve us well.
Happy Summer to You
So many possibilities arise when the weather is balmy and the days are long. It seems like ages since the spring healing retreat at Crow Wing Crest Lodge, where the weather was perfect and there were many wonderful clients to serve well.
It’s a great time to let go to grow!
New life bursting forth from earth and trees can hearten and inspire us as summer fast approaches. Nature’s ability to regenerate so beautifully after a long cold winter, a fire, or a natural disaster is stunning.
The Vibrant Aliveness that is YOU!
After a very snowy winter, I’m thrilled to see the evidence of it melting away with sunny days and powerful moon phases. I look forward to being outdoors much more – without a shovel in hand!