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I once took my daughter to see a kid's movie called "Surf's Up".  In the film one of the characters would turn around on his surf board and bow in gratitude to the wave.  This is how life is for me.  There are a multitude of challenges that come my way.  As each one builds up from the great beyond and comes to view I have a choice.  I can paddle out and and ride, sit on the shore and…

“The blue heron is a totem (symbol) of someone who has chosen to claim their life as their own. According to North American Native tradition, the Blue Heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance. It represents an ability to progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the heron reflect that even though we must be able to stand on our own, we don’t  need legs that are great massive pillars to remain stable.

Blue Herons have the innate wisdom of being…

A bridge has been made.  For years we have explored the depths of hearts.  We dug deep into our souls.  What about our minds?  This past Sunday a bridge was made.  An opening into the labrynth.   With further exploration into our minds and connecting into our hearts we can truely become a powerful force for God.

Much Blessings upon all

Stand tall

Hear the call

Wisdom is here

Sit and stare

Into inner space

Face your soul

And…

I have always heard the expression "tree hugger" used in a connotation that was less than flattering.  While hiking today I stopped my a creek to pray.  As I prayed I placed my hand on the tree next to me and focused on the energy coming from it's roots.  I got a message of sadness from the earth.  The earth was weeping.  As tears filled my eyes the wind began to blow and the snow fell from the trees in a moment of synchronicity.  I prayed for the healing of the planet and began to sing.  As…

Every year during at this time, a large percentage of the world around me turns to chaos. Merriment turns to anger as as desires overtake the threads that hold us human. In an expression of love many go out of their way to display the worst of themselves while attempting to purchase that fabricated item that says "I love you."

I don't need to go over the wrongs or the rights of it all. It is what it has become. I invite us as a community to pray and hold a light for all the…