Moving from Spring to Summer

    Another page has turned as we enter into the month of June.  Holy smokes we are nearly midway through another calendar year. Speaking of smoke, no doubt your grill has been fired up for the busy activities summer offers. The last blog reminded us of the proverbial "Lemonade stand," that offers thirsty seekers a way to quench their thirst after a busy, very warm day.  As long as I can remember young children, with the help of an adult, construct these stands in the hopes of making a few coins. How many of you remember the sweet expression on the young one's faces as they offer a cup and gleefully hold out their hands to receive the coins? What a beautiful and sweet exchange! 
     From the perspective of the indigenous teachings, moving from Winter, to Spring is the grand awakening of Life that heralds in the beginning of a new cycle around the Medicine Wheel of Life. The celestial event of the summer solstice offers a natural flow on our earth walk that brings forth the next step on our Sacred Path, that of Summer. Thursday, June 20 at 4:50 p.m. nature's rhythm will move us into the playful, adventurous season of summer that offers our hearts the opportunity to grow as we gather with those dear and near to us. Many family reunions, community events, and vacations fill the summer season with opportunities to participate in something new and exciting. And, many times those activities and events are repeat ones that warms the heart. Whatever you choose for this summer, enjoy it with the enthusiasm of the young ones that tend the Lemonade stands . . . with excitement and wonder!  

Saturday, June 15, from 1-4 p.m. is the "Using the Mandala as a Compass to find your True North," retreat. If you are curious about "Walking a Sacred Path" around the Medicine Wheel of Life, we are confident you will enjoy learning about the seven sacred directions. Those that walked before us lived life simply and in cooperation with Earth Mother. Join us and learn ways to simplify your life, discover what your heart may wish to share and, most importantly, how to balance the new growth in front of you and allow it to guide you to the place of peace, prosperity, abundant love in all areas of your life: physical, emotional/social, intellectual.  One step, one season at a time, the walk can be enriching and take you places you could only imagine.  RSVP by Thursday, June 13 to: Vicky at: [email protected], or through our website. We are confident you will be uplifted and leave with a plan of action for living your life in balance!

                       Here's to the perfectly fun-filled, heart-felt lazy days of Summer! 
                                       
                                     "It's about letting the "voice" of your heart speak."
                                                            from story: Turned the Page,
                                                  Head to Heart Talks: Walking a Sacred Path