Abundance

Mother, Father, God, Universal Power

Remind us daily of the sanctity of all life.

Touch our hearts wit the glories oneness

of all creation,

As we strive to respect all the living beings

on this plant.

Penetrate our souls with the beauty of this

earth,

As we attune ourselves to the rhythm and

flow of the seasons.

Awaken our minds with the knowledge to

achieve a world in perfect harmony

  And grant us the wisdom to realize that we

can have heaven on earth.

JO POORE

Seems that the hummingbirds are migrating as their two feeders need replenishing almost daily.  Usually these feeders are washed and new "nectar" added twice a week.

This is the feeder hanging
from the kitchen window
where the hummingbirds
are visible from the kitchen table.

And this feeder hangs
in the backyard.

The hummingbirds were flying about waiting for the refill of their nectar as I went to hang both of these. I believe that the hummingbirds are migrating so they "tank up" so to speak where they can. I also observe some hummers visiting the tubular flowers of the three Penstemon eatonii that are planted in the front yard.

Penstemon eatonii
('Firecracker' beardtongue)

Another magnet for flying insects, in this case bees, are the two garlic chives plants also in the front yard. Occasionally hummers have been seen on these flowers as well.

Allium tuberosum

(Garlic chives or Chinese chives)

If one searches the bees are visible. These particular chives are grown for their stronger garlicky flavor tasting rather like a super spicy garlic. 

The weather here in the mornings is definitely not to my liking. I am reminded of the reason Santa Fe, New Mexico, was. There, where the elevation is higher, I recall fog was a rare occasion. 

Below you can observe Shasta enjoying the sunshine. As I note her proclivity for sleeping more thought-out the day, the realization that she is considered an elderly dog occurs to me. Her records show she was born on February 25, 2012. I do so treasure each day with her. AND she is just so ready for our morning walk ... trotting along at a quick pace which in no way matches our pace of a few years ago. Growing old is not for the faint of heart a very wise person once said.

If you look closely at the grape vines (Vita californica [Roger's red grape]) on either side of her, you can see the ripe grapes. 

For reasons I thought were my inadequacy I was unable to write this post. However, speaking with a computer savvy person told me it was that the iMac was not operating as it should. I just quit blogger.com. Yeah, today the posting was easy peasy as the saying goes. And I had a good

Easter, 2022

Easter happens each year on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring after the Spring Equinox. So for all who are asking "why is Easter is so late this year?" that is the reason. AND unfortunately it is also happening during a disturbance "in the force" of planetary wellness/wholeness.

Soul of the Earth, sanctify me.

Body of the Earth, save me.

Blood of the Earth, fill me with love.

Water from Earth’s side, wash me.

Passion of Earth, strengthen me.

Resurrection of Earth, empower me.

Good Earth, hear me.

Within your wounds, hide me.

Never let me be separated from you.

From the power of evil, protect me.

At the hour of my death, call me

That with your living ones I may thank you

For all eternity. Amen.

                       ADAPTED BY JANE PELLOWSKI

                                                                 FROM ANIMA CHRISTI

Between Earth and Sky by Dwight Sims with
  Penstemon eatonii (‘Firecracker’ penstemon)

This sculpture has always spoken to me, perhaps because for me it calls for connection to Mother Earth as in the poem above. Dwight's sculpture figure raises her arms skyward in desire for all to awaken. Also, Joan Halifax's compassionate offering during these troubling and difficult times, especially for the Ukraine peoples led by their awesome president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calls us to awaken. 

        Offering Compassion to Ukraine and All Afflicted by War                                                                                                                                                     

                        May suffering arising from hatred be remedied.

                        May those in the grip of fear be released to the safety of understanding.

                        May those lost in confusion find relief in wisdom.

                        May those in refugee camps find their way home.

                        May those who are unsheltered find a safe harbor in community.

                        May those suffering from grief and the ravages of war find peace.

                        May those who care for the wounded and sick find support as they serve 

                             others.

                        May those who have died in the ravages of war be liberated from 

                            confusion.

                        May all awaken and awaken others.    

                                                                                                            Roshi Joan Halifax    

We here at PageRefuge have been struck by the outpouring of support for the Ukrainian peoples. There is a man in Denver, Colorado, who went to buy a Ukrainian flag only to be told it was the last one. He came home and began making, along with a multitude of family members, Ukrainian flags out of wood from pallets. All of the proceeds from selling these flags are being donated to benefit the displaced Ukrainians. And a local female teenager violin player is also raising money by playing her instrument and donating all her proceeds likewise. Then, the most touching story of compassion was of a seven year old autistic boy who wrote a letter to Putin to stop the war since so many children in Ukraine do not have a home anymore. His father sent the letter to our local NBC station. His letter was featured on the 5 o'clock program we watched Tuesday and he was interviewed. Such demonstrations of compassion is so good for each and everyone of our souls during this disturbance "in the force" of planetary wellness/wholeness                                                                               

So as we all awaken, and pray for not only the unwarranted killing to stop in Ukraine but also for peace and compassion here at home in the United States, may we