peace
This is one of my current favorite meals. It tastes so good and is so nourishing. I season boneless, skinless chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then air-fry them. I’m loving the no-mess cleanup and the consistent results of cooking in the air fryer. I put some jasmine rice on to…
Read Morehummingbird
Today I saw this hummingbird’s nest in my friend’s angel trumpet tree. I took a picture, zoomed in, and saw the mama sitting there—keeping her eggs warm. Waiting. It moved me. It swelled my heart. I realized I’ve been sitting on my own nest this winter too. Not growing babies—but nurturing hope. This season has…
Read Moresafety
Deciding—and remembering—that I am safe, and that I feel safe, is powerful. Safety isn’t equally available. Many people are living with real, ongoing threats from what some call “law enforcement”, extreme violence, brutal harassment, or many other forms of abuse. I do not want to try to spiritualize that away or pretend anyone can “think”…
Read More6 Shooting Stars
When I was in Peru, in the Andes—ten thousand feet above sea level—I went outside at night and looked up at the stars. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. I lay on my back on the ground looking up and I decided I would stay there until I saw six…
Read Morenourishing
Today I’m thinking about how I relate to nourishing myself. This morning I decided to roast some sweet potatoes. I considered how to retain the most nourishment from them for my body, how I like them to taste and look, and how they will hold up as leftovers. I spontaneously felt so much love and…
Read Moredelicate balance
Some thoughts I had while sitting still. It’s useful to see all the choices available to me in any given moment. Also, I don’t want to spend so much time weighing each choice that I miss out on my life. Finding the flow feels like a good way to navigate. Feeling into the stuck, tense…
Read Morewinter solstice
In between the rain showers today, I spent time with wet trees & muddy trails. I met so many mushrooms & explored their under sides from below. I felt into the darkness of the lightest part of the day. I saw beauty in the decay & breakdown & I noticed new life everywhere. I went…
Read Moreholiday spirit
Some moments that connect me to my holiday spirit. My neighborhood has a little floating Christmas tree that appears in the bay this time of year. It makes me happy when I notice it, especially at night when it’s all lit up. I enjoy walking around the Loch Lomond Marina at night. Holiday lights on…
Read Moreeucalyptus love
A few months ago I met a volunteer China Camp Park Ranger on the trail. She launched into a rant against eucalyptus trees because of the fire danger. I felt sad and defensive of the trees. They are so beautiful, and providing all kinds of incredible housing for birds, butterflies, and other insects/animals. She called…
Read Moreheart rock
It is neither useful nor possible to solve all the problems of the day at once. Piling on all the burdens of the moment & wearing them like a heavy coat doesn’t help. Nor is it a solution to run away from or ignore it all. Handling things strictly in the order they appear isn’t…
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