Tonight, one year ago, my journey took a sharp turn into the wilderness. I arrived home to find my faithful soul mate unable to use his back legs. Never did I imagine that that event was the beginning of the end of our shared paths. I watch as linear cloud banks scissor over each other … Continue reading Caged birds and memories
Category: Musings
Sunsets, Soul Pups and Unconditional Love
I went to watch the sunset this evening; the first time in a long while. A few weeks ago (47 days ago, in fact), my Soul Pup, Duke, and I watched had the Sun descend over the ICW….it was the last full day we spent together, and the last time we basked in the warming … Continue reading Sunsets, Soul Pups and Unconditional Love
A Blossom on the Trail
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin Elephant totem medicine aids in uncovering hidden memories and bringing them to the fore for evaluation and healing. For letting go. When I was 40 years old, I had a … Continue reading A Blossom on the Trail
Oceanic Immersion
She was the primeval ocean and she emerged as herself of herself and all has come forth through and from her. She is self existent, and her nature is secret, a mystery to all." ~ Egyptian Book of the Dead The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you … Continue reading Oceanic Immersion
The Journey Begins
"You are in the trees, the butterflies, the fish, the sir, the moon, the sun.Wherever you go, you are there, waiting for yourself."Don Miguel Ruiz I entitled this blog “My Trail Name is Dragonfly” because, after a particularly turbulent and emotional time in my life, I created a new path for myself, so to speak; … Continue reading The Journey Begins