Today is the December 21, the Winter Solstice. For us in the northern hemisphere this is the shortest day of the year, least light, most darkness. This day marks the start of Winter, the season of dormancy, darkness and cold. But it also represents the coming of lighter, longer days. This is something we can [...]
Thursday, December 17th, 5:30pm Friday, December 18th, 10am (2 different opportunities to join!) Concerned about staying healthy this Winter? Need ways to reduce stress during these shorter days? Would you like more ease and joy going through the season? Did you know the common cold occurs over 100 million times a year and accounts for [...]
Nature Heals Since the beginning of time, nature has provided much to humans, not just for survival, but also in restorative value. Contemporary studies show that nature has many positive impacts on humans. One study showed patients in a hospital healed faster on the side which overlooked a natural space. Findings are so convincing [...]
The moon cycles are reflected in our lives. Everything is in cycles- the days, the seasons, the years, as well as your energy, projects, everything you do. Everything has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Consider the cycle of our days. We wake, it is dawn, the beginning. As we move into mid-day the [...]
While I would normally be guiding a full moon hike this Tuesday, instead I would like to share with you some great information about the significance of the full moon. The start of the lunar cycle is new (no) moon, where we can not see the light being cast upon it by our sun. As [...]
Do you notice the shift in your body as the days begin to lengthen and warm? We are part of nature, so if you pay attention you might notice that your body and spirit reflects the cycles of the season. To do this, notice your energy levels, notice how your senses are waking up, perhaps [...]
The Holiday Season is a stressful time. Many people spend more money than they have, eat much more than their bodies need, and are overwhelmed with all the expectations and demands that come at this time of year. Over-indulgences lead to debt, excessive weight and regretful actions! Then, we pay the price during the coming [...]
We are already seeing signs of the Autumn here in our canyon. The days are shortening, and the light quality has changed. The air has become crisper, cooler, and smells have also slightly shifted from that of mid-summer. And, of course the most obvious is the turning of the leaves. The maples, cottonwoods, currants, grasses [...]
“Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.” William Feather Do you spend too much time preparing for the future, not really savoring the joys of this day? Many people spend time focusing on the needs of tomorrow, the future, and many dwell upon what has happened [...]
Finally, the weather is cooling, the leaves have turned, and we are in the home stretch toward winter. It took a long time this year, as we had a very long summer. I love this time of year, the days get shorter, we cool off, the trees put on a tremendous display, it's finally ok [...]
