WILDLY FREE ELDER
The Artistry of Aging
Tag: Nature As Teacher
The Sacred Rhythm of Life
“Perceiving everything as alive and capable of feelings is a recognition that everything within the Earth – human and more-than-human – is animate, alive, and sacred. Embodying this places us in a framework that is rooted in the values of interconnectedness, kinship, reciprocity, compassion, and a deep reverence for all beings.
An ancestral memory we all carry within us, regardless of our unique individuality. A much needed shared inheritance and intelligence for human beings to remember as a framework for engaging with the Earth at this time.”
Elder Muse/Day 30: Among The Trees
“With one more post to go in the total of 31 days it felt right to simply share one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems. Such a gift she had for tapping into the beauty and wisdom of nature. To teach us what it is to be still with wide awake senses, at peace and ease with what is unfolding in the moment….”
Elder Muse/Day 16: (RE)CONNECT to Wild Places
“The healing, soothing, and peace of mind that comes from being out in nature, in the wild, or even just in your garden. It is a primal feeling of coming back to who we are, to reconnect to the soul of our being and what we are made of. Returning to the rhythms of nature, the cycles of the seasons, the circles of life…. “
Elder Muse/Day #1: Sha-con-o-hey
“As she walked through the trees filled with the leaves of summer, following the trail set out long ago by those who came before her, she could feel the ancients speaking to her in a language only those who had reached the elder stage of life could understand….”
The Peace of Wild Things
“As we age we have the choice to accept and surrender into the “peace of wild things” – a refuge and sanctuary reminding us where we have come from, and what nurtures our heart and soul. It is these very moments where our senses celebrate – the sound of a creek flowing over rocks, flight of a hawk gliding on unseen wind currents…..”
DAY 22: Finding Connection
“In the video below eco-therapist and guide Grant Hine takes us on his barefoot earth travels offering a time to breathe and of being present with all of our senses. “
Embodying Attention
“Are we truly paying attention to the details of the simple experiences in life? The masterpieces that unfold right before our eyes from moment to moment. That bring peace of mind and open our hearts to the beauty and miracles that unfold day after day after day. That connect us with others, the natural world and the very essence of our life as deeply as we yearn for. What you might not see…..”