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July 29 2023
Much of the past 2 months has been preparing the raised bed garden soil with the worm juice and compost from the “worm factory” which receives all unused produce. Other nutrients are added to enrich the soil. Planting and caring for them, especially plants like snap peas and pole string beans which require trellis support, and of course watering becomes part of the daily routine. Harvesting is an amazing experience of what these seeds can produce. All begins with the soil. Here is a Trailer for an eye-opening for some about what is happening with the crucial need to replenish top soil that will replenish our nutrition and health: The Need to Grow. (there is a 4 second ad at the beginning)
July 24 2023
Those working in a misty rain
Sometimes in an unexpected and misty rain, a worker will pray for cleansing of self, and that nature be blessed. The drenched hair and nature’s soft debris that gathers there gives a wonderful reality to the prayer,
July 20 2023
Time out from tending and harvesting the vegetable garden
The evening stroll to the garden and greeting all the “life-giving” plants is a joy in itself. Feeding and watering them is such a meaningful reminder of the tremendous importance of serving life. There is no taking from. When ready for harvesting, the plants give what their life is producing. This to is a reminder of the importance that what we produce gives life, not destroys it. Their life would be wasted if what they produce is not harvested. So, with gratitude, and smiling that nothing they produce is lost, the harvesting basket is filled for the day.
Then, in the summer, moments of nature’s exquisite beauty in a simple flower is cherished:
The summertime is also a time to view the panorama of nature’s expansiveness, and remember it is too precious to be undervalued.
June 28 2023
Again, from a Windows Desktop image:
“In their own way Nature Parks are Places of Protection and Showcases for the Beauty of the Wilderness.”
The 2020 Pandemic led to people fleeing to the parks and camping to get away from the infectious virus. This led for many to gain or regain that appreciation of what nature provides. Research began showing that people were using their money on experiences in nature rather than materialism. May this lead to a shift in cultural emphasis to increase natural areas.
June 26 2023
From a Windows Desktop Image and Paraphrased Caption
The acknowledgement of the greatness of nature in and of itself is a wonderful reminder for everyone. Natural sanctuaries to fill a person with awe and inspiration.
June 3 2023
From the replenishvitality.org “Forest Wisdom” section:
To all knowledge and wisdom that dwells within you than solitude.
There is no better companion for this solitude than the presence of Nature.
This image has been part of the Replenish Vitality Website for years. It reminds me of the close interrelationship between nature and personal wellness; as well as the sacredness that can be recognized from that knowledge that dwells within.
May 27 2023
Restoring and Preserving Nature for this generation and the generations to come
Our generation takes on adjusting to drastic climatic change situations; and is called upon to reverse the ongoing devastating impacts. There are so many efforts going on in countries and globally. To contribute to all these efforts is a Pheo Rose Musical Piece, Awaken Grace.
In terms of the present crisis “Grace” occurs when people, individually, and together, commit to bring nature into balance. By the Good Will involved, and the sacrifices made, there is building of energy that is greater than just the sum of those efforts. Each of us, every day can contribute to reversing the damage and devastation in how we live, developing intention into action, and action into increased involvement. Though individual actions may seem insignificant given the magnitude of the climate related disasters and effects of accumulated pollution, each action does add to the Grace being generated around the world.
So, “Awaken Grace” is for all humanity, but especially to remind each and every one that although there may be no acknowledging of these individual efforts and supporting the changes that must be made, the contribution is linked to millions of individuals doing the same. Ah, the Grace that is generated.
The Healing Earth Life music on this site is a musical progression beginning with an expression of the suffering of nature and the creatures who depend on habitats: “Help Me.” The second piece honors all in the waters with the “Ocean’s Cry.” Then, all Creation pleads “Will You Wait?” Then each next musical piece progresses towards recovery and restoration, eventually reaching “rejuvenation.” Appropriately the album ends with the musical piece “It is Time.”
Each piece in the album has notes for what is musically being expressed. The Title of the musical album is dedicated to “healing, earth, and life.”
May 21 2023
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the creator.” Mahatma Gandhi
An ever increasing number of scientists, separating science and religious beliefs, hold that there is too much order to the universe and what can be found on the land and seas of earth to be random. Gandhi simply, yet profoundly given the religions he was trying to balance, used the word “creator.” These two photos are from views from A Sacred Place.
May 14 2023
Mother’s Day
The phrase “Mother Nature” is so appropriate as “Mother Nature” brings forth life, unconditionally nourishes life, and yes, can “storm” and “thunder” at times. Humanity has brought on so much damage in such a relatively short time (less than 100 years), that seemingly so much of nature is now in flux. This Mother’s Day I hope humanity honors all mothers every day, and especially Mother Nature.
May 10 2023
A wondrous piece of art freely given to all who gazed upon it
As I glanced out the window I saw a masterpiece — nature took the canvas of the sky and painted an exquisite abstract piece with clouds. I can imagine an artist painting something like this and having hung in a prestigious art gallery. This piece of wondrous art only lasted several minutes and then it was gone.
Mindfulness (you can read more about mindfulness here, scrolling towards the middle of the page) is so very helpful in not missing such moments. To be aware of each moment when in nature can bring a continually changing show of the exquisite beauty.
May 7 2023
“Leave Each moment, each day, each situation, each place” better than when you encountered it.”
This is a saying that has been passed down throughout history by the sages and wise. So much of the industrial revolution worldview was focused on almost the opposite: “Do whatever it takes to produce, sell, and profit.” Humanity can, and must, evolve from that worldview to one in which what the industrial revolution brought forth is now used to better each moment, each day, each situation, and each place.”
April 24 2023
So much wisdom to learn from nature:
April 22 Earth Day
This saying is so timely as so much of the world needs to see all life on earth as not ordinary, but essential, fragile, and yet resilient if given the care:
April 14 2023
“Be the Change You Want to See.”
This quote is credited to Mahatma Gandhi, but were not exactly his words. But this phrase is not only consistent with how he lived, but speaks a truth and a guiding principle for saving nature, and thus human existence. Each piece of litter picked up and disposed of correctly; each moment we see a withering plant or tree and give it water; each time we look to find ways to conserve fresh water; each time we volunteer for conservation efforts; even each time we take the effort to recycle something; each of these we can do with the intention to be the change that will replenish the beauty of nature. Each day provides a multitude of opportunities to be the change.
Mahatma Gandhi referred to changing ourselves to be in accord with nature as a means to changing humanity to be in accord with nature. Now more than ever, each person can be intentional about caring for creation personally. Often we do not realize that others are watching when we make those personal changes, but often others are, or see the difference made. One person can do an amazing amount just in how they live, and placing their values on care of creation. And that is a life both rewarding and truly meaningful.
February 7 2023
A recent news article about “Sacred Forests” in Africa speaks to a tradition that preserves and protects tracts of forest. This is saving these forests from logging, and conserving the ecosystems and biodiversity there. The forests are also providing places of quiet and natural sanctuaries of peace for them.
An African Sacred Forest
January 26 2023
“Time has its moments, and those moments when held in love, are in time.” (Pheo Rose)
So many moments occur throughout daily life. When there is the intention to hold life in loving attention, moments that would be otherwise overlooked bring a sense of love and connection. They also facilitate experiencing Sacredness as part of life. All this begins with developing attitudes of gratefulness and caring. Then there is developing an openness to one’s life being connected to life in all forms. And finally, that intention to hold life in loving attention can occur.
January 5 2023
In the past 2 years manual labor and prayer have merged. I think of the expression “good dirty hands of tending the earth cleans the mind.” For me that meant finishing the major manual labor to create ASacredPlace, a 10 acre parcel of precious rural land, mostly untouched by any human development. As climate change ravages lives, I integrated the physical labor and spiritual prayer for the earth and all life on earth. Humanity must develop to a substantially greater degree their interrelationship with nature. There is a section in Relado about this relationship here by scrolling down to “Relationship with Nature.”
Back in 2011, I put together an introductory video for the Global Education Conference, and I made the YouTube available. Over a decade later its message of Global education, now especially regarding the climate change impacts and global changes and support needed; as well as how to integrate global efforts to deal with the COVID virus and all its associated viruses, has been never more needed. You can view the YouTube here.
Living with Climate Change and the disasters and devastations it has caused, as well as living with reality of COVID and its associated viruses, is personally a tremendously upsetting time. More than ever, personal wellness and replenishment is needed, especially the section on “Those in Need.”
January 3 2023
This YouTube video has such vivid reminders of exquisite life on earth. Life that is becoming extinct and/or in great peril. The video also reminds us that we each leave a “foot print” on nature, and what we do affects the future generations. The video reminds us that not just nature, but experiencing Sacredness in nature is at peril if each person and the global community does not act to restore, protect, and nurture nature. Enjoy this beautifully crafted honoring of life in nature: Auld Lang Syne
June 21 2022
I have edited the introduction to Pheo Rose music, “Music for You.” This music is more of a “musical language,” to speak to the listener what words cannot. The meditation series of music albums require focusing attention as one does with any object focused on in meditation to silence the cacophony of thoughts. The series of music albums responding to the inner pain and suffering that can come into our lives is best “heard” when listened to with an attitude of “what is this music expressing.” The musical language offers the greatest benefits this way. None of this music is intended for background music, or “easy listening.” The music is speaking to the listener, and thus when listened to with focus offers so many more benefits. So, make the best of this musical language by using your intuition to listen to its “musical words.” 🙂
May 11 2022
I have just edited the Relado page. There is more content, and all content is better expressed. This is a page that deserves rereading continually over time because relationships, starting with the relationship with our selves are ever-present in some form.
May 1 2022
I added to the HOME page “For Those 12 and over.” I realized that this website might be considered only for adults. Starting at age 12, understanding most of what is in this website is possible, and will be of great benefit in each and every year thereafter. Adults who are benefitting from this website can share it with younger generations, and have this be a meaningful as well as a special time together. There are life lessons adults want children to master, and this website provides an excellent foundation for this. There is definitely an opportunity to learn from the vocabulary and knowledge contained in the website. Education will eventually incorporate what is here into age specific curriculum. In the meantime, this website is designed to provide a general curriculum that is age specific by its “go at your pace,” and “learn what you want to learn when you want.”
April 29th 2022
Work on organizing and updating Writings for You has also taken weeks. I decided to organize the poetic form writings into three sections. I have begun filling each section. And adding to each section, plus adding more parables is to come. The Music for You, Photos for You, and Writings for You, are meant to give you opportunities to just enjoy, as well as develop your intuitiveness and capacity for insight. With such a limitation of these in everyday life, there is a special joy to include these in this website. 🙂
April 28th
After weeks of work, I have updated “Serving” in the “land of Being.” Serving might seem simple, but is actually very complex, including motives, relationship dynamics, discernment, and even holistic self-care. One cannot live love without serving, or even reach those greatest depths without serving. For many cultures, serving is considered a “lower class” or even “lowering of oneself” work. This places a sigma on perhaps the most crucial aspect of optimum personal wellness and integration. Thus, this section is given special attention. And re-reading it from time to time will be beneficial because all involved is really difficult to “take in” just in one reading.
April 7, 2022
I have just added the first three “Glo Parables.” A precocious little girl who has been allowed her imagination, and been loved with a love that opens that imagination into wisdom. These are as much fun as they are thought-provoking/developing for intuitive thinking. Enjoy. 🙂
December 12 2021
Since the May entry I have been focused on the “manual laborer” part of me as I took on 8,000 sq ft of re-landscaping, plus seeing a garden through harvesting and then feeding it before putting it “to bed.” All that time a Glo parable was in the back of my mind. Today, I published it here. The Glo parables are rich in humor and wisdom. Enjoy.
March 26, 2021
I have lived by the wisdom of “humility knows no bounds.” Last week I discovered some page titles that did not have the content I intended for them. sigh. So, Postural Alignment, REXST, Rest and Sleep, and Nutrition have either had content updated, or added. I am working on Exercise. This is almost finished.
March 21, 2021
Updating continues, and will continue. So, please check back on sections you have read, especially those you are presently working with. All updates are intended to clarify and assist your learning. 🙂
March 20, 2021
I have just updated the three pages within Those in Need. I expect that as my life journey takes its course I will continue to update these, and even add others. Our life journey is continuously bringing changes, and we only can control so much, and then we must deal with the unexpected. There is a saying, “Do not pray for ease, pray for strength.” For all of us, our focus is on meeting stressful life changes with a proactive self-confidence and a perception that we will learn and strengthen.
March 19 2021
Even as you are invited to choose intuitively where you want to start, and choose from there, for those who would like a suggestion, mine is that you start with first, Relado, because we are in relationship first and foremost with ourselves, and definitely with others at different times. The other section I would recommend is Discernment, because there is so much every moment that requires discernment. From there you may get ideas of what you want to take on next.
March 18, 2021
These “What’s New” entries will also include my reflections as I work with this website. Today, I realized my concern from having seen over the past decades how people have filled the gap of this education by programs that are shallow, always involve payment. Sometimes increasing the cost as a person stays involved. And at worst, can lure such good people seeking a greater wholeness to themselves and/or reaching out for personal growth and development, into a controlled situation – the worst almost being cult-like. There are reputable programs but sorting out these from others is difficult. My PhD included curriculum development. This is why this website is set up to be like an online class. I believe that the time is coming when education, beginning with primary schooling, will include “education of the person.” The emphasis is not to “study about,” but to have curriculum in which students discover and grow/development into personal wellness, and a strong personal quality of life. In honor of all this, I have added the following statement on the HOME page:
Consider this Website to be an Online Class that has a “go at your own pace,” and “choose what you want to learn when you want to learn.”