Tag Archives: silence

The secrets we don’t tell

Snow continues to fly here in the north woods.  You think snow drifts downward, don’t you?  You think snow drops from clouds to earth.  Sounds logical, right? I’ve learned that snow, in actuality, flies every-which-way.  It’s most intriguing when it … Continue reading

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Odd

This is so odd. No words have been rising recently. Have you experienced silent times when nothing–no matter how hard you try–wants to come forth? When the Universe issues a Silence Decree? When all the stories dry up and don’t … Continue reading

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“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” –John Muir

                                                              Peace and beauty be with you as we return … Continue reading

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Web of life

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I’m going to listen the snow melt. The grass grow. See you later!

It’s time again. Last blogging break on Lake Superior Spirit was–hold on a sec, must check–December 29th through January 10th.   (Just counted on the fingers.  That was thirteen days.) I would have lasted longer for the epiphany-of-winter blogging break, except for … Continue reading

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If a leaf fell in the forest and you were perfectly silent…would you hear it?

As Jalaluddin Rumi said: Why are you so afraid of silence? Silence is the root of everything. If you spiral into its void, a hundred voices will thunder messages you long to hear.             Silence is … Continue reading

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Using magical powers to prevent choking out loud.

I’ve experienced a couple of interesting days, blog-wise. Usually lots and lots of stories present themselves to the forefront.  (Well, that’s not technically true.  First the photos appear.  Something interesting catches the eye and the camera captures it.  I download … Continue reading

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Help! My brain switch won’t turn on!

Does anyone else have a brain response switch that flips on and off?  A switch that allows and doesn’t allow you to respond to your emails and comments? Or does everyone else in the Universe read their email or blog comments and … Continue reading

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Quiet forest blog

It’s quiet outside in nature. A hush fills the air. Silence.  Peace.  The sweet aroma of wildflowers. You begin to feel yourself relax, to quiet down, to breathe deeply. Slowly now–slowly–come deeper into the forest, to a deep center of … Continue reading

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Solitude… Add a little Mad Hatter & Alice and stir.

When you’re surrounded by people and beautiful family members for days…do you sometimes feel the need for solitude?  To be alone with your thoughts and feelings and to watch the waves roll in and out, in and out? I am … Continue reading

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