Pamela Leavey

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Reflections: A Sacred Grove

Grove of Trees and Rhododendrons in Maudslay State Park

I wandered through the forest, lost and bereft, until I came across a sacred grove. The tree in the center was broken and battered like me, yet its form was that of a cross. Not unlike myself when I extend my arms up to shoulder height and hold them there. But I was too tired to stand there like the tree with my arms held aloft. It was no small thing just to be present most days, let alone holding a pose. So, I sat in the center of the sacred grove and I asked the tree for some of its strength.

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Musings: The Golden Light Shining Through the Trees

Today as the rain falls outside my desk window, I think of the beautiful golden sunlight often seen shining through the trees when walking in the woods.

Light Through the Trees Shackford Head in Eastport, ME

This is the light of redemption and renewal. This is the light that draws us into our center, our core, and reflects back through us when we are open to the beauty that surrounds us and is within us. This is the force that feeds us, body and soul. This is the forces that fills our psyche with unlimited love. (more…)

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Reflections: Trees

When I seek sanctuary from the trials and tribulations of life I spend time in nature. I walk amidst the fields and forests, along the marshes and beaches. I spend time observing nature and becoming one with it. I never cease to marvel at the sights and sounds of nature. I revel in the colors and textures I see before me. I reach out to touch the very palpable flesh of a blade of grass, a pebble or shell on the beach, the bark of a tree. What marvel is the bark of a tree for it is so many colors and textures.

Trees speak to me. They tell me of their struggles surviving in the forest or standing alone in the middle of the field. Trees share their stories with each of us, but we must be open to receive…

 

Ode to Trees is a lovely essay by Herman Hesse and it can be found in his book Wandering: Notes and Sketches: (more…)

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Daily Affirmations: Vulnerability

Lone Tree
Lone Tree

“I am compassionate toward myself about my own vulnerability. I am tender toward myself in all difficult and challenging times. I accept that I have human limits and human emotions, which I honor and attend to. I allow the Universe to comfort me as I open my eyes and heart to difficult realities.” – Julia Cameron: Heart Steps

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Daily Affirmations: Release the Blocks

Today, I release the blocks that impede my way upon my walk of life. I surrender whatever fears have created those blocks and I affirm to myself that I can create new paths towards the new goals I am setting for my path in life. ~ Pamela J. Leavey

robinpussywillows

Photo: Robin in Pussy Willow ~ © Pamela J. Leavey 2013

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Daily Affirmations: To Be Empowered

To Be Empowered, I release all negative thought forms and patterns in my life that hold me back and prohibit me from creating positive experiences in my life. I open my heart and my mind to new experiences and new thinking and I welcome change. ~ Pamela J. Leavey

Japanese Maple

Photo: Japanese Maple on Main ~ © Pamela J. Leavey 2012

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