Truly too many lines to highlight—gem after gem. Particular fan of all the heron-ness, of course. You paint its essence so vividly, the same traits and sensations that draw me to it too.
I love that you feel Heron reverberating through the piece. In all honesty I didn’t know this would be such a heron feature - that’s the pleasure of writing right? The journey we take in the birthing
This is a conversation to be continued… Coming back from four days at a lake that is still in the biological state that it was in over 100 years ago makes one aware of the significance of abiding with and in Nature. To be in a place where the night is so quiet that your ears reverberate with the silence. Night prayers. The call of the loon breaking the dawn. Blue Heron. Abiding. Waiting. Watching. I love your point to be receptive is to be present and vice versa💕
To allow yourself to be seen and treasured by the Heron--so beautiful, Emma. I think of Francoise Gilot: "I don't paint what I look at; I paint what looks at me." I love the way you painted this encounter with the Heron.
I love this piece. It’s just so beautiful, and it is a pleasure to be included in and summoned to the beauty. Your descriptions of being on the water are swoon worthy 🌀
mmmmmm this is the best Soul Food! I am learning to be a Guide on the healing Nature Trail, and our latest assignment is to share two quotes from our favorite local Naturalist…I found myself wondering if it would be John Muir or Aldo Leopald…and then that still small voice within said “Emma is the one for me to share” Thank you! I am finding I may need to just share the link to your whole archive, impossible to choose just two! Much Love to you Wild and Wonderful Woman of the Woods🤗💜🪄🧚🏼♀️
Oh Jennifer, your words and the energy you are conveying mean so much to me! I LOVE hearing that you are becoming a Guide for the healing trail - that is sooo beautiful, and I'm sure very fulfilling. I am honored that you feel inspired to share my writing in such a way. Thank you for being here Sister, shining your Light and Love 🙏🏼💗
Yolanda, thank you for sharing your insight about Heron’s ruling by Mercury. I love this consideration as a helpful layer to the magic and wisdom medicine that is Heron. Thank you for being here 🪶✨
Having that presence in the present moment helps me grounded in the now. It's something I work on moment to moment, day to day...a continuous process of sorts.
Totally Neil, it is such a continuous process. I am amazed at how simple presence can be, and yet how it can be obscured by the same/similar manner of focus through which we find it.
I will reread your elegant words as the gifts embedded for me are revealed. Thank you for sharing your experience of your uniquely aware immersion within all that IS….🥰
Truly too many lines to highlight—gem after gem. Particular fan of all the heron-ness, of course. You paint its essence so vividly, the same traits and sensations that draw me to it too.
J’adore toi et tes mots!
I love that you feel Heron reverberating through the piece. In all honesty I didn’t know this would be such a heron feature - that’s the pleasure of writing right? The journey we take in the birthing
This is a conversation to be continued… Coming back from four days at a lake that is still in the biological state that it was in over 100 years ago makes one aware of the significance of abiding with and in Nature. To be in a place where the night is so quiet that your ears reverberate with the silence. Night prayers. The call of the loon breaking the dawn. Blue Heron. Abiding. Waiting. Watching. I love your point to be receptive is to be present and vice versa💕
Mmm night prayers over the lake, I love the reflections you offer here.
To allow yourself to be seen and treasured by the Heron--so beautiful, Emma. I think of Francoise Gilot: "I don't paint what I look at; I paint what looks at me." I love the way you painted this encounter with the Heron.
Ann I love this quote from Gilot! Thank you for sharing that, and deep thanks for your presence here 🙏🏼
I love this piece. It’s just so beautiful, and it is a pleasure to be included in and summoned to the beauty. Your descriptions of being on the water are swoon worthy 🌀
Sarah, I so appreciate your soulful presence here and your reflections. Thank you Sister 💗🌊🐋🙏🏼
mmmmmm this is the best Soul Food! I am learning to be a Guide on the healing Nature Trail, and our latest assignment is to share two quotes from our favorite local Naturalist…I found myself wondering if it would be John Muir or Aldo Leopald…and then that still small voice within said “Emma is the one for me to share” Thank you! I am finding I may need to just share the link to your whole archive, impossible to choose just two! Much Love to you Wild and Wonderful Woman of the Woods🤗💜🪄🧚🏼♀️
Oh Jennifer, your words and the energy you are conveying mean so much to me! I LOVE hearing that you are becoming a Guide for the healing trail - that is sooo beautiful, and I'm sure very fulfilling. I am honored that you feel inspired to share my writing in such a way. Thank you for being here Sister, shining your Light and Love 🙏🏼💗
Thank you for this insight-laden creation and for sharing your focus practice of "What do I like about this moment?" Who is summoning whom indeed. xo
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Carmine, I appreciate you here with me.
Ah Heron, one of my teachers. I have come to believe that Heron is Mercury-ruled and a soul companion of writers. Thank you for this beautiful essay!
Yolanda, thank you for sharing your insight about Heron’s ruling by Mercury. I love this consideration as a helpful layer to the magic and wisdom medicine that is Heron. Thank you for being here 🪶✨
Love this and your communion with Blue Heron. She was your sacred cheerleader ! These reminders and shared moments are precious !
Yes! I’m so glad you feel the preciousness too 🥰🙏🏼
I like your point on presence Emma:
"Presence
Is the ultimate state of receptivity"
Having that presence in the present moment helps me grounded in the now. It's something I work on moment to moment, day to day...a continuous process of sorts.
Totally Neil, it is such a continuous process. I am amazed at how simple presence can be, and yet how it can be obscured by the same/similar manner of focus through which we find it.
I will reread your elegant words as the gifts embedded for me are revealed. Thank you for sharing your experience of your uniquely aware immersion within all that IS….🥰
Michele, I feel so seen by you. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, it really means the world to me. I am glad you are here 🌿