Author: calledtobealive

Many roles I’ve played seem laughable today,much of what I’ve done now giving wayto pure and simple happiness gifted us each day

In fog and downward pull of negativityMother Nature teaches me to trustthe updraft from her ocean of goodness

Wise Waymaker through want and plenty,let Mother Earth’s bountiful beauty inspire usto share your life that all may enjoy

Message from Mother Earth When something arises in nature that deviatesfrom what is standard, normal, or expectedit is labeled rare—not wrong Living beings whose lives have unusual qualitiesshow us that […]

“I will instruct youand will teach youthe way you should go”. Psalm 32:8 In a little cabin on our Whidbey propertyI will go regularlyto read, write, play music, and pray […]

Today I give thanks for peoplewho are courageously protecting our oceans, cleaning rivers, and beaches To those in every corner of the planetwho are quietly doing the thingsno one else […]

Reflecting on what Life holds in storeupon our return to Whidbey Island,these words came to my awareness: Take courage. Do not be afraid.Lean into your older years,encouraging mindfulness and relaxation […]

With the stirring of Spiritthe tiniest of gifts given with a grateful hearttransfigure every inner and outer landscape With even the smallest of instrumentsand most modest of talentwe help celebrate […]

There are countless beads of rain in the worldtears numb and numberlesson our windows Yet light warms the heart in the teariest of timeslike water on the facethey awaken us […]

TodayI lift up and give thanks for theslowing down that comes with my aging The soul of this older bodydelighting to go slow and savorrather than speed up and accomplish […]