With our feet firmly planted into Spring, it's definitely time to consider where and how we wish to arrange the seeds and seedlings in our gardens. For those of us who garden, it's always a treat to feel the earth beneath our feet and walk the land to find the perfect spot. It is a partnership with the land upon which we live and grow the nourishments that feed our bodies and souls. Every gardener knows how their soul is fed when the seeds and seedlings are planted into the earth. tended with love, and the fruits of such efforts bring forward the richness of the plants. Of course, the collaboration with the elements of nature are 80% of the growth, our human efforts are 20%. As conscientious as we may be, Mother Nature is the determining factor for the success of the yields our gardens will produce. Weather, bugs, critters seeking food, and the rich abundance of worms all influence the outcome of our gardens. Pause and ponder that thought for a moment. While we often feel responsible for our lives, the conditions and circumstances we encounter each day greatly influence the final yield we bring forth. It's a known fact that consecutive gray days dampen our spirits, while blue skies bring a spring to our steps. Such are the effects we feel when the main focus of conversations and news is gloom and doom. Life does bring sad situations that leave us feeling discouraged and often disheartened. However, much like the weather, its what we choose to do with what we witness that carries the most influence on our emotions. That beautiful mind can create some of the most troublesome situations we have to learn to manage. It is the storyteller, the inner chatter or internal room-mate; choose whatever phrase fits for you. The bottom line is, it's the excessive, unrelenting dialogue we tell ourselves. We can blame the media, our parents, bosses, partners; however, the truth is WE are responsible for that ever-endless chatter in our head. With the spring showers that abound in April, the abundance of color and remarkable beauty of the earth offers our hearts the opportunity to notice the gifts brought forth from the collaboration and cooperation of all aspect of life. As we enter the rainy month of April, it might be the perfect time to remember the richness and cleansing such a month brings forth; and, the useful teaching it puts in front of us. Indeed, there are difficult and challenging events in our lives that bring the shadow side of life into our thinking mind. However, what we do with those thoughts is up to us! We can look to the month of May and remember what comes after those gloomy, rainy days, and reframe those ruminating thoughts to ones that recall what was learned from those experiences. Try this: As you enter your morning or evening shower, invite the water to cleanse and enrich your body, mind and soul with beauty. Visualize the water moving the dark, unhappy memories down the drain and into Earth Mother, to fertilize and feed her with the "compost" of our life experiences. As you step out of the shower, request that beautiful mind to remember how those experiences helped you become more compassionate, loving, and wise. Then put on those new thoughts as you slip into a clean set of colorful, comfy clothes, and tell your busy mind, May has arrived and it's only April! Happenings: Oh my goodness did we have a grand time at the "Using the Mandala retreat!" It was an informative, inspiring and uplifting four hours that bonded the participants as friends with a common goal. Check out the comments a few sent a couple of weeks after the retreat. A repeat of this retreat will be offered in the fall for those interested in learning about the many simple and powerful uses of the Mandala. Send a note via the "Comment section" if you are interested. Also, there are couple of other events in the "cooker," so check the Events periodically for updates. April 6 at 1:29 a.m. the Pink Moon heralds in the Clan Mother, "Looks Far Woman." Along with the rich gifts of the Full moon, to "Reflect and Release, and prepare to Receive," Looks Far Woman teaches us how to "See the Truth." Read more about her and consider some questions on the Clan Mother tab. April 7 is Good Friday, followed by Easter Sunday, the 9th. This is a deeply sacred weekend for those that hold the son of God, Jesus, close to their hearts. April 20, (Thursday) at 12:12 a.m. the New Moon provides the energy to receive the inspired action necessary to "Plan and Plant" those things we have reflected upon. That evening at 6:30 p.m. The Deepening into Wisdom circle will meet and participate in the gifts of all of these powerful, spiritual energies. To gain even more clarity on owning "Our personal Gifts," the drum will assist the group with looking deeply into how those gifts may be of service to our personal and community lives. Even if you have not previously participated in this "mini series," we are confident this evening will be enriching to those in attendance. On another note, the remaining Wisdom circles for the year will be led by volunteer participants who wish to share their gifts with others. Come and join in the fellowship with other like-minded Seekers and learn something new to consider, share your insights, and be part of the conversation! As always, leave any questions or comments on the contact page of our website: www.headtohearttalks.com Vicky.
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