I absolutely love Winter. Every Season brings different gifts and teachings to us all. I love to experience each season in it’s turn. The atmoshpere changes, and we change with it. Winter is a time to gather what comfort and warmth we find, family and friends, or enjoy gentle solitude. Although I am a lover of sunshine and fresh air, I find the motion of wind and rain seems to bring it’s own special energy. The movement of the clouds in the sky cause me to take a deep breath and gaze up in wonder. My thoughts get lost for a while in watching nature as she moves.

To me Winter gives a chance to look within myself and place all that I have learned, and am still learning, into proper perspective. So much about this world is not as I percieved it as a child, and many years of my adulthood. My eyes and spirit are open to so much more than I was taught to see when I was growing up.

This Earth is a very beautiful and virbrant planet. The Life she reproduces continuously is simply amazing. We as a people should be intelligent enough to live in harmony with our Life Giver. Can we not see the hidden agenda? Each Season should be welcomed for the teachings they bring. I am always grateful for all that I have been given to help me along my Path.

Yet during this stormy Season, I am given to wonder how many more of these peaceful days watching the storm, whilst dwelling within the warmth and safety of our little home, will we enjoy? Can we really hope to stop those who are knowingly destroying so much which is vital on this planet? We have a very good chance of doing so, if enough people take a stand and refuse to allow things to go on as they are. This planet deserves the respect for the absolutely amazingly wonderful work of pure art that she is. There is so much awesome potential here, and we need to stand up and let those bent on destroying our Life Giver that we just won’t take it anymore.

Hmmm… wintertime contemplation took me along a strange path. I started out talking about the exciting weather, and moved right into saving the planet!! Perhaps it is mere chance to happen along and read my words, yet I do hope those who visit are enjoying whichever Season this finds you. And if you are not enjoying yourself, I do pray that you are safe and find some cheer for hearing the words of a relative, albeit virtual, stranger. May your travels be safe and your teachings gentle.

Today I am a really sad at a recent loss of a dear, dear friend to cancer. Cancer is so ugly, and totally the opposite of the energy I am striving to promote in my own Life and that of my loved ones. I have always followed a path of healthful activities; Physically (inside and out), Emotionally, and Spiritually. I believe there is a connection between the physical, emotional, and spiritual, which keeps us balanced and in good health. Although outside influences beyond our own control are causing our health to falter through means we are not always aware of, we can invoke a positive influence on our own bodies which may serve to counteract the negative energies assualting us from many directions.

As I already knew our bodies are animated through Life Force Energy, and our health depends upon what we feed our bodies, as well as that energy in which we gather and store, it was an easy choice to open the following book and soak up the knowledge within… Raw Food Life Force Energy: Enter a Totally New Stratosphere of Weight Loss, Beauty, and Health.

Raw Food Life Force Energy – by Natalia Rose is not your average weight loss type book. I don’t diet, and never have. I like to feed my body that which I believe is naturally good for me, yet even I was shocked at a few eye openers I found within the pages of Natalia’s book!

If you are striving to feel beautiful, healthy, and alive, then I would suggest taking a few moments to learn what Natalia Rose has compiled. She is a top nutritionist, and highly sought after amongst people from all walks of life. Her insights teach us that we can all have a beautiful lean body, youthful radiant skin, abundant energy, and attain a state of natural bliss. The secret is tapping into the ultimate source of well-being-Life Force Energy. If we can properly harness and increase our Life Force Energy through simple dietary and environmental principles, and therefore cleanse and bring our bodies back to their natural, harmonious frequency, we can experience radically improved levels of health, beauty, and happiness.

Rose presents four fundamental energy principles and practical applications, leading us to the best sources of natural energy-such as raw fruits and vegetables, sunlight, and fresh air, to name a few. These principles lay the groundwork for Rose’s comprehensive 21-day program, followed by more than seventy original, mouthwatering recipes that range from healthful cooked fish dishes to raw vegetarian soups, entrees, and desserts to accommodate all levels of raw food energy dieters.

I am quite excited about getting my hands on this book, and although I have not quite finished the program as outlined above, I will be certain to create an updated review as soon as I do! I am already well versed in gathering energy from Nature and the Environment around us, so I am curious to see how my body responds to a positive change from what I feed it. I was actually suprised to find certain foods in which I thought were healthy, are in fact not good for our bodies at all!

I wish any and all who venture on the Path to inner Vitality, Health, and Beauty much luck and good thoughts to help you on your journey. We are all Energy Beings who deserve to live up to our full potential. Happiness will follow, of that I am certain!!

Enjoy each moment,

Teri
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It is hard to fathom that the months have flown by, and spring is opening up all around us. Seems like yesterday we were playing in the snow, during the greatest snowstorm in decades! Well then, I am happy to proceed with nurturing a sweet garden space to add some extra life to our surroundings. This is an exciting time for me, and I love to watch the world around me unfold and renew the Life cycle. Surely as I live and grow, I always feel so alive no matter the Season, yet spring always serves to remind me that there is so much life all around us, no matter how lifeless the world seems during the long cold season.

This renewal is such a wonderful affirmation which gives me hope, no matter the hopeless circumstances I may at times find myself in. As I struggle with a personal battle on my homefront, I must look at the beauty of Life and take it into my heart to give me the courage to hold my head high as I walk forth onto a path that is terribly uncertain. I feel confident that my steps are taking me closer to a good outcome, yet my journey is so full of pain and sorrow in this moment.

I am going to focus on growing beautiful, colourful plants and flowers as well as herbs to bring health and wellness to my family. I love to grow things, so this will serve a double pupose, if you will. In nurturing that which brings us pleasure and goodness, we bring about a comforting balance within our spirits. There is simply too much darkness in the world, and we must strive to bring light into our lives in the best way we know how.

So to those around the world who are busy nurturing their own gardens, I send out warm and happy thoughts. May you enjoy many moments of peace and contentment in your sweet spaces, and may your gardens grow wild and beautiful, and may the little fairies who nurture the green places find refuge in your little world.

I have such mixed feelings today. I am happy and sad, and I keep jumping between emotions. We lost a dear friend to cancer. He seemed so robust and ALIVE last summer. Then in October 2008 he was diagnosed with cancer. At first it was a tumor in his lung, and after extensive testing it became known that he had bone cancer. Apparently it was in an advanced stage, as he suffered for several months before the grace of the Creator decided to bring him Home. I told him that he must have completed his work on this planet, and deserved a rest. He was such a good hearted man, who touched my life and many others in ways that will bring warm thoughts for a long time to come.

But oh, I will miss him so!! Grief is a stange thing. We tend to look around at our own Life, and that of our loved ones, with a different perspective. We are reminded how fragile our earthly existence truly is, and we amend that which we find unnaceptable. At least that is how I feel. I have goals and dreams, and a growing family that thrives on the Light and Love that I love to share with them. There is little or no time to spend on dark thoughts and regrets. If we make the most of each precious moment, then we have done our best. We miss our loved ones when they go, yet it is good when we know they have lived a good and full life, albeit cut short as the span of human years go in the case of my friend. He was not much older than I, and that tends to wake a person up a bit.

Love your family. Love your friends. And love the stranger you pass on the street or in the hall, or wherever you travel. We are all fellow spirits sent to this earth, by choice or otherwise, and we are not the sum of our circumstances. A smile and a hello may spell the difference in someones Life Path, and it takes so little energy to pass along some good cheer.

Treasure each moment as it unfolds and Love yourself. Remember that it is the journey that counts and not just the destination.

Teri
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Whilst visiting my favourite place to lose myself in some lovely poems, I was particularly touched by the visions which unfold when a fellow earthly spirit gives tales of her memories of an old pine tree. As I am similar of heart to this gifted Lady, her words seem to resonate within my spirit and I am compelled to share the magic her words bring into this moment. Thank you for bringing your lovely spirit into my world Babara…

Some days I just wonder how we manage to live in a natural and healthy way. Unless we grow and produce all our own food, it is always uncertain exactly what is inside, even when claims are made as to the wholesome and natural aspect of a given product. I tend to stay away from prepared foods as often as possible, yet I am not the only member of my household who does the preparation and cooking, so I am always concerned with what my family is consuming. My shopping cart looks like a giant fruit and veggie mobile, and I love to go to markets when the season permits.

Organic foods are avidly sought after items and my cupboards are loaded with what I hope are truly natural food stores. It costs me more to eat this way, as I am very picky about what passes through my mouth, and I only use pure maple syrup on my delicious oat and grain pancakes and when we need a great natural sweetener in our recipes. We only cook with olive or grapeseed oil, and corn oil seems to last forever as we only use it upon the rarest of occasions.

Still, I always wonder at the quality and true source of the food grown. Is the soil safe and clean? Are we getting true nutrients from the food grown? Is it handled in a responsible manner so we are not given harmful germs or viruses? Why are we still getting deadly diseases such as cancer if we are following our instincts by living as naturally as possible?

I woke up today after a night full of disturbing dreams. My dreams tend to tell of things to come, as I have dreamed true dreams of events before they occur on many, many occasions, so I pay very close attention to them for this reason. I dreamt of a terrible accident involving a loved one, and it put me in a strange mood upon waking. Of course I was upset, so I performed a calming excercise to give myself a chance to consider the implications from a place less full of the panic of my waking moment. I decided to just keep my senses aware and my eyes and heart open to events, and possibly avoid a dangerous situation which may or may not occur. The world is a very unsettling place to live in, so this is how I walk forth anyhow, yet I vowed to keep extra vigilence of my surroundings and in watching out for my loved ones.

I have experienced so much loss in the past few years, and most of these losses occured through preventable causes. Cancer and health related issues have taken several family members and friends to the other side before their time, in my eyes and heart. I am very close to the age of these dear ones who have crossed, and I am blessed with excellent health. I have always striven to take good care of this body the creator has blessed me with, and try to set good examples for those I come into contact with, or those who enter my sphere of influence.

Yet what about those who cannot afford to do this? And those who are not aware of the dangers surrounding them… how can we truly know what is safe and what may be potentially toxic?

I do not wish to experience the devastating feeling of grief and loss of losing a loved one through either neglect, or blatant disregard of our fellow humans health after consuming what they think is a pure and natural product. Most people do not seem to realize that they are stocking their homes with a whole lot of poisons and cancer-causing products, from household cleaners to soaps, shampoos, lotions, scented sprays, and even make-up. The list is huge, and I am always grateful when someone points me in the right direction by informing me of dangers inherent in a certain product, either consumed or applied to my body. Cancer is so ugly and dark, and I have no wish to allow it entry into my life or that of my loving friends and family. I am not afraid to speak out in a firm, yet gentle way, when I see people walking forth in ignorance to the dangers surrounding them. That is what Love is.

I am also deeply concerned when it comes to our four-legged furry friends. We have four guinea pigs, five rats, a dog and two cats. They get the same treatment as other family members, as they are family too, and we feed them as naturally as possible as well. They get plenty of fresh fruit and veggies, and a diet which is appropriate for them. Dogs and cats have not survived through the centuries from food out of a bag, full of fillers and goddess knows what else, which may not be prepared with the care most loving animal friends may think. Our furry friends are given the best we can find and supply, and are healthy and happy for it. We do not mind the extra time it takes to ensure quality, and the efforts to prepare healthy snacks and meals are well worth it. The balance in our home brings such a good feeling, and at the end of the day I feel good about doing what I can to keep my family happy, safe and healthy.

Well then, Happy New Year! It always gives me a sense of starting upon a new Journey when the Seasons change, and when the days start to become longer. Although we are having many real Winter moments of snow mixed with rain (we usually get mostly rain here in Oregon), I feel a freshness in my Spirit and am looking forward to each new moment with a spring in my step. I have a strong feeling that this year will bring many new changes around the Earth, and some will not be so good. Yet I am ready to walk forth with courage and am up to the sometimes overwhelming challenges we will need to face, and I shall keep my faith that we can save the wild places and creatures that the creator has placed beside and around us. I wish to explore this planet, and it is my goal to travel to new and beautiful places, enjoying many new adventures.

As I look back I am reminded of how far I have come in the past year, and this serves to encourage me to set new goals. Although I am still young, I am the Matron of my family and my actions serve to create a certain positive energy which flows to all of my family members. This is a great responsibility, yet there are so many teachings yet to evolve, and in these uncertain times we need to all be aware of what is at stake on this planet as a result from our actions. We cannot sit back and let fate just take its course… it is up to each of us to put forth our intentions in a good way and follow through. My warrior spirit guides me to honour and protect those around me, and I can do no less.

Human beings tend to fall into the trap of focusing inward, which is good at times to keep our bodies and spirits in balance, yet we need to focus on the world and happenings around us in order to help create the positive changes which will help us grow and develop as human beings. We all have choices to make as our path unfolds, and sometimes it is vital to take the harder path in order to encourage others to follow suit in honoring this planet and all her gifts. There is much peril and danger unfolding for humans as well as all the living beings that inhabit this world. Keeping our eyes open and our senses aware of the changes around us may spell the difference between life and death, or circumstances which are totally unacceptable to live with.

I will, as always, keep my thoughts and actions positive. In doing so I will be doing my own small part in creating a world in which Life on this planet is worth living. I will be aware of my surroundings and that which I am called forth to do in helping to restore the Balance. There will always be the good and the bad, the Ying and the Yang, as this is what the Balance means. Yet I am hopeful in bringing back the balance on this beautiful Mother Earth, as the balance has become distorted and there is more bad than good at this time. I do not wish to see this planet as only bad to help the Balance elsewhere in the Universe, as this is home to many billions of creatures who need to survive in a good way. We can all do our part if we set our minds and hearts to this task, as honourable stewards of this planet, before it is too late and the Earth decides to take matters fully into her own actions of cleansing.

So today I wish to set forth my intentions of staying alert to the changes around me, and stepping forth on my path with a good heart. I shall honour the true friends I meet as they help to Light my Path. May we each honour the Earth and walk softly on this wondrous and Sacred gift of a planet we have been placed upon to call home for such a short time. May each moment create a new feeling of Love for our fellow beings, and let us walk forth with excitement for just being alive!

Pilamaye,

Teri
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When you look around you, what do you see? Do you like what you see? It depends upon what your view reveals. Some places on this Earth are still wild and beautiful. And in some places, humans have managed to place their mark in a balanced way, which does not detract from the earth’s beauty. In others, our incredible Mother Earth is being systematically fouled and destroyed. I strive to find the beauty in all things, as surely the creator intended, yet sometimes it is very hard to find that which is disappearing so rapidly.

It is sad, and although I do my best to create positive changes in my own small way, some days I feel just a bit defeated. I know it is important to keep those positive thoughts flowing, so the energy that surrounds us is good, yet it takes so much courage to withstand the darkness in this world. I will continue to nurture, protect, and teach those who connect with my sphere of influence until my dying breath. I am a warrior, after all, and it is what I do.

I would like to share a video which gave me goosebumps, in looking at the different places and beings which make up this planet we call Earth. What do you see?

I have had a rough few days, experiencing a terrible migraine which lasted nearly 2.5 days. Of course one of my most lucid thoughts during this dark period was.. how grateful I would feel just to look at the beauty which surrounds us in nature, and give thanks for my life. Such misery seems to make me that much more thankful for all of my blessings, no matter how small they may seem. I take nothing for granted, and count myself very lucky to walk in good health. If I must suffer the occasional terrible pain to remind me of just how lucky I am, then so be it. I will never forget that pain, and will treasure the moments I am free from it.

Yet again I am searching for beautiful and wondrous places on this Earth to share as I venture forth on my quest. I rediscovered a site dedicated to the Beauty and Art that can be found on this planet and beyond. I would like to take this moment to share a couple of images which caught my eye, as they are simply wondrous. These “fire rainbows” are true natural phenomenons that do occur through very special and rare circumstances. Although they appear mystical, they truly are real, and are actually scientifically documented. How I would love to witness such a fantastic and lovely occurance in person!

If you would like to learn more, and view some more of these incredible fire rainbows, I would be happy to direct you to Beauty of Earth.. ArtsOnEarth.com, as I must give credit for this wondrous find, where it is due. You will be glad to visit such a site full of the Art this Earth provides, free of charge, in all that is beautiful in nature as the Creator intended. Enjoy!