When my younger brother died, a year ago, I felt the need to dye my hair to my “childhood brown.” It was whimsical, short lived and fed a denial of aging to loose him so soon at his 61 and my 62. I enjoy my gray hair and am accepting the creeks of my bones. I know it’s a privilege to be an Elder Auntie in my community and extended family.

Noticing the sweltering heat in Minnesota has lifted, and my stamina is returning from the depletion of heat sickness.

Serendipitous incidents in nature: witnessing dew buds on morning grass; a dragon fly who let me gaze at her iridescence splendor for what felt like two glorious moments; beautiful sunsets; quiet sunrises with bird song. People bring me smiles too. I’m finding more moments of healing via Nature.

Instead of saying “I could,” I will say “I will” take the time to nurture a tender philodendron that’s been neglected for far too long. Plant deserves some TLC and compassion, like my own weary self. I also pause today to remember my younger brother on his birthday; now gone just two years at age 61. My heart is a mix of tears and gratitude of memories of childhood experiences we shared.

Treat it with Reverence. I too am Holy Ground comprised of star dust in my bones. .

It’s very clear gun control isn’t anywhere on the table for a discussion. The painful current tragedy in a grocery store in Buffalo and now a grade school in TX validate the lack of gun control. Incident in Buffalo confirms the raging chant of hate that still roams the street, like those wearing white hoods in the past. I can only lift up prayerful support for the dead and bereaved.

Usually in the morning as I lay quietly beginning my day. Bird songs from now opened windows surround me as I too praise the Creator for a new Dawn.

Listen with compassion, offer words of comfort if needed, smile, sing to the nearby Lake and birds on my walk, be open to however Sophia moves me into other forms of action.

My perspective of what is before me completely changes, and it’s usually accompanied with a more positive view of what I behold.

I still say “Thank You” to the Universal source of Light when challenging times happen. I know the experience is not done to me, but for me to grow in my ability to pass it on to others. The challenges are woven into my story to be shared.

I’ve not dated in 5 yrs and recently went out on one, not easy for a 60+ plus year old. The evening was fun including moments of anxiety simply sharing a meal and starter-up conversations. Engaging in a few phone calls and chats over tea led me to memories and insight~I needed to resign and retire from the gamers club. I found all my old behaviors of adolescence surfaced. Not all we’re acted out. Grace.

The basic truth of God’s will being shown to me versus my self will run riot,

Reciprocating Respect back to Nature; engaging in more prayers of gratitude and praise while I’m walking or outside in any manner. (Spring Birdsongs have returned to my yard and I’m embarrassed to say I’ve not given them any word of thanks, yet.) I pray the Cardinals, Robins and Blue Jays may forgive me.

I’ve been taught “to listen more and talk less;” “God’s Grace and Love is always there;” and “the Wisdom of Sophia IS your intuition.”

I went grocery shopping Sunday to a particular store that requires a 25 cent deposit on the grocery cart. I watched a handful of us pass our empty carts on to others never taking the next deposit.. it touched me.

Cultivating a grateful heart happened years ago. I know All is Gift, All is Grace. And as Julian of Norwich said “All shall be well…”

Blessings dear Pilgrim! May Light, Love, Happiness, Health &’Peace surround you this day! May the sun moon and stars Dance today and tonight, like they did the day you were born!!

Thank you pkr. He too was my “little brother” as we were 13 months apart. I texted a childhood photo of him and a recent adult one to my remaining 3 older brothers, my nephews & a few cousins. I let myself have some teary moments with no shame.

Ose, I celebrate this precious gift of Healing you’ve received; painful as the process has been. We walk together celebrating Miracles as they are gifted to us. 💕

Sparrow, I think we do!🤗