inSpirations and inSights on my pebbled garden path…
Familiar with that black and white yin-yang symbol, known in ancient Chinese philosophy as taijitu? Surely you've seen dogwood trees gracing the landscape but have you seen their taijitu? Look closely at the blooms on this glorious tree. Each stunning bract (appearing as one of four flower petals) appears marred like a bruise or singe …
Seeing these rounded hay bales in expansive green fields began to stir something deep within a few years ago that felt strangely comforting. I hadn't observed this prior to practicing Qigong where I first felt a gentle, circular energy flowing between my hands. The movements soon enriched my gardening activities and evolved my thinking about …
A garden is usually vibrant in color --- even simple whites pop against lively green leaves like lilies of the valley. But, have you noticed the greys? Dusty miller wears yellow flowers while lamb's ears show off pinkish-purple spikes. There is no "all or nothing." Like life. Like the Tao. Look closer at that familiar …
wRighTing My Life 