5 Ways to Stay Steady in Shaky Times

5 Ways to Stay Steady in Shaky Times

When the world seems to be in constant flux, when we are bombarded with one message of crisis after the next, when big changes – welcome & unwelcome – knock at the door, moving through life can feel like walking on shaky ground, or like trying to build...
New Moon “Mothers” Poem by Nikki Giovanni

New Moon “Mothers” Poem by Nikki Giovanni

Dear One,   Big New Moon howls to you wherever you are! Here, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spring is bursting forth with color and life.   Inspired by nature’s fertility and the upcoming Mother’s Day, we have an incredibly rich poem to delve into...
New Moon Prayer Poem by Diane Ackerman

New Moon Prayer Poem by Diane Ackerman

Dear Ones,    The very first New Moon of the Season is here!   To celebrate & honor it, we have a very special prayer poem from Diane Ackerman, essayist, poet & naturalist, along with a couple of practices to go with. Ackerman explains the original intention...