by Katy | Mar 8, 2019 | earth, mindfulness, poetry, practices, relationship, ritual, self-care, The Feminine
Imagine coming into the presence of a baby. (Or, if it’s easier, a baby animal.) Eyes round and open, she is awake and alert, expressions flitting across her face. Would you ignore this luminous presence? Or would you take in her precious...
by Katy | Jan 25, 2019 | body, earth, poetry, seasons & cycles, The Feminine
Remember by Joy Harjo from She Had Some Horses Remember the sky that you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of time. Remember sundown and the giving away...
by Katy | Jul 12, 2018 | awakening, body, poetry, The Feminine
What should I do If love seizes me? Start dancing, of course! Sweep love into your arms and press her to your chest. When particles of dust [or flowers!] are touched by the sun they spread their arms and start whirling to a music no one...
by Katy | Apr 5, 2018 | awakening, goddess, poetry, seasons & cycles
Return to the Most Human by May Sarton Return to the most human, nothing less will nourish the torn spirit, the bewildered heart, the angry mind: and from the ultimate duress, pierced with the breath of anguish, speak of love. Return, return to the deep...
by Katy | Jul 27, 2017 | food, poetry, seasons & cycles
something different: a little, rhyming summer poem for you! 🙂 Even though we rarely eat sweets, Dave’s 60th needed a treat. Something summery, simple, and celebratory to follow salmon, salad, memories, and stories. The family in the...
by Katy | Apr 26, 2017 | awakening, body, collage, mindfulness, poetry, practices, The Feminine
May a woman’s heart be a vast open field upon which wild horses can run. ~ Tibetan Buddhist saying My New Year’s theme for 2017 is Free Heart. While i knew clearly that this was my path for 2017, i needed time to understand more and to live...