Several months ago I decided to start a gratitude journal. Since I have kept journals all my life, it seemed like a natural way to begin my day. What I discovered early on was that my gratitude flowed more freely when I was outside surrounded in nature. When I walk...
For forty years, horses and their riders were the heart of this magical place called Nottingham. Gradually over the past fifteen years wildlife have shared this special setting, and have brought their own healing energy. Over the last few years I have struggled with...
As I grow older I am more aware of how precious the moments in each day have become. I also find myself seeking more quiet time in nature and less time surrounded by the noise and mindlessness that technology has brought into our lives. As winter approaches I look...
A daily ritual is an act or series of acts regularly performed with the intent of becoming mindful in the present moment. Today, in our fast-paced and hectic lives, most people do not have the time or desire for daily rituals. My morning ritual begins before sunrise...
“Every day I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I feel I must return the gift” –Robin Wall Kimmerer It is so easy to become overwhelmed by the craziness and the...
