The dry leaves crunch and crumble beneath my feet giving way to my clumsy mass, leaving me longing for days when I was one with the elements and could move in a more organic way
The crisp air vibrates through my core and shakes my spirit awake, as the earth begins to fall asleep, I begin to swoon and dream
My companion is strong and has eagles eye and a lions heart moving him from place to place,
He shows me love and truth and his spirit is generous and kind, I study his ways and at times I follow in his steps finding comfort in his silence
Spirit bear sends brother crow to caw, his magnificent voice echoing through the forest clearing a path to my ear and the center of my being, reminding me I have the gift of warriors whisper and a knowingness of my inner light. He guides me in ways of the heart and second sight
I did not see the osprey I have come to know and love, I did not witness the deer in their typical dwelling this day; instead I learned to see the other more simple silent powers that be always.
Moving through this space, I realize how many things I just don’t know. How small I am, how soft I am, how new to this place I am, and I am humbled by the mighty trees who have been strong enough to stand in one spot for century upon century
It leaves me in wonder of how strong a soul would have to be to choose a life of never walking away or being able to retreat from pain or adversity
River rushes by with great purpose carrying with it both destruction and resurrection, such a powerful being it is to move with such force and yet to be so kind and generous as to offer shelter to the tiny muskrat, I watch them move in tandem with earths gentle pull…together they are as one.
I stand beneath the ash and I give thanks for safe journey from earth to sky and back again, my heart is filled with gratitude for my understanding and I hear the words
Peace be love, friend
Love be joy, divine
And I take in a deep breath and feel great comfort in knowing that as it is on earth, so it is above, that heaven and earth, as we, are one.
Joy be thy way. Namaste.
