A Snowshoe hare showed up in my meditation to demonstrate to me how beautifully he hides in his surroundings. He told me this helps him hide from predators. His color blends in and keeps him safe. That's a great trait to have I thought. To blend in so you cannot be distinguished from your surroundings. There are actually many animals, insects, birds and reptiles that blend into their surroundings which has contributed to their species survival. We humans don't have that trait and yet, many … [Read more...]
Do you need new skin? Cobra is here to help.
When I was in grade school we lived near the arboretum in Madison, WI. My “backyard” was a huge nature preserve and I had unlimited places and creatures to explore. One source of amusement was a big oak tree that had fallen over. It was there that I would meet my first snake. A Garter snake. There always seemed to be lots of snakes around that tree and I had no problem picking them up and playing with them. I'm not so sure how they felt about it but clearly I was not afraid. Had they been … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Traverse Your Unique Road with Ease
Last week I shared with you how to attract spiritual guidance as you travel your life path. Working with some mentoring clients this week, I thought about how they are experiencing what I consider an awakening. They are taking the road less traveled like is often the case with students in my classes. I see my former self in these women. Years ago when I began this journey it was not something I had planned. For 16 years I worked in corporate America in marketing and business development. You … [Read more...]
Just When She Thought the World Would End…
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world would end, she became a butterfly." This is one of my favorite quotes. I have often felt a strong affinity with the butterfly and perhaps more so the chrysalis stage of the butterfly. The stage where I have gone within as preparation to morph into something new. So when a butterfly showed up today as I meditated on the upcoming Phoenix Rising class I was amused and grateful. How perfect for the butterfly to join those embarking on the road to … [Read more...]