Love, Peace & Goodwill

Winter Setting Sun, Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden

"Always re-member,
Love ...
is the greatest magic of all.
It Is the tie that
binds us all together as
One.

Magic ...
is believing in yourself
And re-membering
you are a powerful being,
Full of joy and love
and a healing light.

Faith

 

Claim your birthright,

Emerge from the shadows
of fear and oppression now.
Open your hearts and                                                                      
minds to receive, to reclaim
the mystery,
the splendor,
the wonder of all
that is, One,
with love,
with light,
with ALL."

~ Teri Leigh Teed

 

Garden's Crest, Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is
the mysterious.
It is the source of all true art and science."
         ~ Albert Einstein

*With gratitude to Mr. Pearl Fryar of Bishopville, SC, for his positive message of Love, Peace & Goodwill that visitors take with them after spending time in his most remarkable topiary garden. Truly a spiritual experience. For more information please visit www.pearlfryar.com.

First Frost

Morning Enlightenment

"Afoot and light-hearted
I take to the open road,
Healthy, free, the world before me.
The long brown path
leading wherever I choose."
 ~ Walt Whitman

Morning comes and brings the light to shine on us all and comforts us with its glowing warmth.

Illuminating the day and our paths ahead, shining sweetly and brightly, like a lighthouse, a beacon greeting us and showing us the way out of the darkness.

Outside my window, frost on the roof glistens and crystals dance and sing the Hallows Eve song. Whispers of early winter are here.

The birch trees are full of golden yellow finches, flying and hovering like hummingbirds from one golden, green leaf to another.

There is a stillness and an air of peace surrounding this time of day, stirring our bodies and souls.

Tombstone, Old Sheldon Church 

Our ancestors are smiling.

Forgiveness comes with a happy heart.


                                 

Stonehenge of the South, Old Sheldon Church ruins

The Path of Unknown Souls

Across the sea of mystic dreams,
Three ships came in the night,
and moored near marshlands
out of sight.

Old Sheldon Church

This cargo, precious, filled                                           
with darkness and light,
and secrets kept from ages past,
do now, in the present unfold.

For I have seen 
the mystery,
and walked the path 
of the unknown souls.
 ~  Teri Leigh Teed

Steps at Old Sheldon Church

The Silver Lining

Day's End, Lake Murray SC

"O! It is pleasant with a heart at ease

Just after sunset or by moonlight skies,

To make the shifting clouds

be what you please."

    ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge

As the summer season begins to retreat slowly, the temperatures start to lower and bring relief across the South and this nation.

An opportunity to watch the sunset on Lake Murray with family this week brought much joy and happiness. Heaven and Nature were singing, and hummingbirds and herons were in abundance before the Moon rose into the night and cast her golden sparkles upon the waters.

Dock's End, Lake Murray SC

One of my aunts was visiting this week. Mikie is a cancer survivor and we spent time together, walking the edge of the lake and taking photographs. When we were children, we enjoyed many a summer's day together at my grandparents' home on Lake Marion. Mikie has always been more like an older sister for me, since she's only four years older.

As the seasons are changing, so is our world. The human consciousness is shifting to a more positive tune, as our Earth and all her inhabitants are receiving the rising frequencies of love and light.

Clouds Swimming

Being with our families and friends, and living each day with a spirit of love and gratitude, helps us all to ride the wave of joy that is this shift of the Ages.

Spending time in Nature helps reinforce the peace and happiness that is the real spirit of our lives, and our birthright.

"Look for the silver lining

Whenever a cloud appears in the blue.

Remember some where the sun is shining

And so the right thing to do

Is make it shine for you.

A heart full of joy and gladness

Will always banish sorrow and strife.

So always look for the silver lining,

And try to find the sunny side of life."

   ~ "Look for the Silver Lining", lyrics by B.G. DeSylva

The House of the Trees

The Path through the Pines

"Ope your doors and take me in,
Spirit of the wood,
Wash me clean of dust and din,
Clothe me in your mood.

Take me from the noisy light
To the sunless peace,
Where at mid-day standeth Night
Signing Toil's release.

Summer Clouds above the Trees

All your dusky twilight stores
To my senses give;
Take me in and lock the doors,
Show me how to live.

Lift your leafy roof for me,
Part your yielding walls:
Let me wander lingeringly
Through your scented halls.



 

Happy Sentinel at Springdale

   Ope your doors and take me in,
   Spirit of the wood;
   Take me -- make me your next of kin
   To your leafy brood."
             ~  Ethelwyn Wetherald





"A message for humanity from the trees:

Not only are we rooting for you,
We are sticking up for you!"
            ~ Swami Beyondananda aka Steve Bhaerman
               www.wakeuplaughing.com

In Harmony

Edge of the Forest, Treetops

"Come join us in the living treetops, where the winds of spirit blow wild and free."

    ~ Return of the Bird Tribes by Ken Carey  

As twilight falls at Treetops, I catch a glimpse out the kitchen window of a lone reclining deer resting under the thicket behind the house.

The wind stirs softly among the edge of this forest, and the hazel, wild cherry, oak and pine trees sway to the melody of the mystical breeze.

Riding the Full Moon

The birds' songs accelerate, getting louder and reaching a crescendo pitch, then like the crickets and cicadas choir, suddenly stop.

Night falls dark and gentle and the whipoorwill calls out whispers of hope, songs of love.

The wind speaks to us, clearing our hearts of fear and anger and bringing peace. Moths, attracted to the inside lamps, flutter against the windows and screens.

In harmony with the Universe, we are all one and drawn to the light.

For a little night music, click on Crickets Choir

Mystic Sunset, Springdale
 

Bluebirds and Butterflies

Purple Sunset, TreeTops

"Oh Great Spirit, let me know the lessons you have hidden in every rock and leaf.

      ~ Chief Yellow Lark

Several years ago I was fortunate to attend a day-long conference given by Ted Andrews. I purchased his book "Animal Medicine" and have kept it on my bookcase, using it regularly ever since.

Lately, signs from the animal kingdom have seemed to be increasing. Maybe I'm just paying attention to them more.

Summer Flowers, Liberty Hill

There is a bluebird family nesting behind our office, and a moon sycamore and a holly tree shelter them. Sometimes, the male bluebird even perches on the windowsill next to my computer and taps on the window just to see if I'm listening!

This morning a butterfly flew right in front of me and lightly touched me with its gossamer wings as I was stepping out the front door of my home. Humbled and intrigued, I looked up the meaning for butterfly. It is a symbol of transformation. Something I did not know before was found on a search on the internet. Some believe that butterflies are messengers from our relatives who have passed on to the afterlife.

This made me smile, for I had been asking my angels for help to speak with my Mom. And then voila! This delightful ethereal messenger greeted me happily this morning!

Angel holding rose, Quaker Cemetary

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is about angels and messengers. "Be ever mindful of strangers, for sometimes we have entertained angels unaware."

May you be filled with transformative moments of peace and joy, and may the bluebird of happiness come to nest at your home!

Namaste.

 

Happy Birthday Mom

Pathway to Fairyland

This past weekend my Mom's belongings were  moved from her home to mine, completing another chapter as our family copes with her passing suddenly last October. I am so grateful for the beautiful, loving relationship I shared with my Mom. Now, opening these boxes of memories is like a gift she gives me each day.

Bereavement is a process that is unique to each person. So I allow myself time to grieve and heal, and remember each day to take good care of myself. Taking care of ourselves benefits everyone! When we are feeling good, we can radiate our love much easier.

Spring Fairy Flowers

So in honor of my Mom's birthday, here is a special poem.

"Mother's Day Thoughts"

You filled my days with rainbow lights,
Fairytales and sweetdream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.

You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender love,
For deep warm hugs and being there.

I hope that when you think of me
Mother, wherever you might be,
A part of you
You'll always see.
    ~ Author Unknown

Crossways