I've just returned from a week long family trip.  We love to pack up the tent and head to San Elijo SB for some relaxation and fun.  What always amazes me is how these weeks fulfill so many other needs.  I came to this trip particularly spent and exhausted.  With each day that passed I could feel the ocean carrying away the tension that I held.  On the first night I felt particularly keyed up and decided to sit and watch the sunset.  As the sun moved from its place in the sky to the horizon I imagined all that I held setting with it.  The glow that remained was filled with peace and mirrored the feeling I now held from simply connecting to nature and letting her work her magic!

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Later in the week,  I received a phone call from one of my sisters.  She was sharing with me some difficult situations she is facing.  I listened and shared my thoughts and my love with her.  I looked down at one point and there climbing up the fire pit was this friendly little caterpillar.  Now, I know that caterpillar is a particularly significant sign from nature.  Caterpillar is part of the totem of butterfly and signals the beginning of a transformation.  The good news is that the caterpillar always transforms into the beautiful and free butterfly.  For me,  this was a signal that while my sister may be entering a potentially challenging situation that all will be well and all will unfold beautifully. 

 

I am always amazed by the way nature always lets me know where I am.  It reminds me of what is true and guides me along the way.  This is why I LOVE to bring nature into as many expressive arts experiences as I can.  It is wise.  It is always right on and it always knows.

 


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Cindy

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:01:22

You made my heart soar and brought a tear to my eye. I too believe that no matter what life brings, there is a purpose and an opportunity to grow and become something more. I pray that this will be my story.

 



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