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Howdy friend,
During this month in northwest
Montana, I have experienced so many of the
wonders of nature. Falling stars graced the
clear dark night sky during the new moon.
The waxing moon gradually evolved into this
evening's huge orange Blue Supermoon, the
second full moon in August.
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Father Sun reigned over
translucent blue skies bringing on the
summer heat. Fluffy clouds floated by
creating shapes to intrigue the
imagination. Thunder storms with flashes
of lightening blew across the land
bringing rain and even hail to break the
heat. Some days, the sun set as a magenta
glowing ball into the smoky haze.
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Fawns and does grazed casually
on residential lawns and rested in the
shade near the river’s edge. Ducks,
geese and herons fished in the waterways.
Squirrels scurried about and chipmunks
begged for treats along the mountain
trails leading to spectacular waterfalls.
No bears in sight, but one cannot miss
the constant reminders that they share
these wild spaces.
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I paddled on the river and swam
in the crystal clear lakes filled with
colorful round stones. I watched
mesmerized as a man was fly-fishing
beneath a little waterfall in a red rock
river. I marveled at the density of the
forest pines and watched the leaves of
deciduous trees begin to turn autumn
yellow. I drove on precarious narrow
cliffside roads surrounded by craggy
mountain peaks with glacial ice patches
in Glacier National Park.
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The train whistle blew through
the small town of Whitefish Montana while
I shopped at the weekly Farmer’s
Market and appreciated the crafts of
local artisans. Talented local musicians
provided nightly entertainment at the
delicious downtown restaurants. The
Montana Fur Traders trading post down the
highway was stocked with irresistible
treasures and sacred tools that will find
their way home with me. The 10pm town
siren marked bedtime at the end of each
beautiful day.
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Living so close to nature in a
small town influences the culture of the
people. Everyone I encountered has been
friendly and courteous. One parent shared
that Being Kind is a fundamental lesson
taught to school children here. Another
parent mentioned that every teenager is
expected to have a job to learn to be a
productive citizen and to give back to
their community.
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My fog-induced depression has
lifted, and I feel in the flow with
nature's dramatic changes. Each day, I
awaken to a new adventure to be explored!
What might shift in you if you seek the
opportunity to reconnect with nature and
to recenter yourself in being human in
this beautiful world?
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Join our supportive spiritual
community as the seasons change for
the Fall Equinox
Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and
Shamanic
Journey in-person at Community United
Methodist Church in Half Moon Bay
CA on Friday, September 22, 2023
from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
A portion of proceeds
benefits the Lakota People’s Law
Project which partners with Native
communities to protect sacred lands,
safeguard human rights, promote
sustainability, reunite indigenous
families, and much more.
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Gather in virtual sacred circle
to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox as we
appreciate the abundance of harvest time
and restore
balance to our life.
Let go of everyday concerns and
rest in peaceful
meditation to the soothing sounds of
Native American Flute music played
live.
Journey with the drum to the
unseen realms to connect with compassionate
guardian spirits
for guidance and
healing through direct
revelation.
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