Showing posts with label mountain laurel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mountain laurel. Show all posts

Friday, June 17, 2011

Returning to the Mountain


It was wonderful coming home a few days ago to find the Mountain Laurel in full bloom. I was returning from the Southwest, so the lush verdant life of New York in early June was particularly soothing! The cool, moist mountain air also felt like a healing balm. I spent most of the first day back just being in the woods. My batteries needed recharging!


So I apologize for being absent from this blog for awhile (I was happily caring for my three wonderful grand- children). I am back and excited to see where these musings on beauty, the universe, inner peace, unity consciousness and transformation go! I hope they brighten your day and help strengthen your connection to our sacred earth, all life and your deepest self. I hope they, like my Waking Planet flag, remind you of the peace available within you and in our world. May you find inspiration here for believing in yourself, opening your heart and making the contribution that only you can make to create a more loving and just future!



I was also thrilled that a lovely blue heron was part of my first day welcoming committee.


"The intelligence of the universe's design is equally matched by the depth of love that inspired it."
Christopher Bache

Peace to you!
Barbara




Saturday, April 23, 2011

Beauty in White!

Baby Owl Feather                                                                                   B Upton
 Detail from "Our Waking Planet"                                                                                              B Upton                                                                                 

Sombrero Galaxy  M104                                                                           NASA
Portland White Rose                                                                              B Upton

Barred Owl in the Sun                                        B Upton
Birch                                                                                                      B Upton
Mountain Laurel                                                                                             B Upton
Super Moon                                        B Upton
Detail "Our Waking Planet"                                              Acrylic by B Upton
Another Portland Beauty                                                                                             B Upton



















A mini-mini meditation for you, inspired by the color white!


White Light Meditation
Take three deep breaths. Inhale peace, exhale tension, growing more relaxed with every breath you take. Imagine you are in a beautiful forest that smells of pine and cedar. Hear the rush of a waterfall and go closer until you can feel  the refreshing mist from the waterfall on your face. Now imagine this mist is filled with a glowing white, light filled with love, that gently surrounds you and comforts you. Let this light flow into your heart and then spread through you bringing vitality, harmony and health to your every cell. As you breathe the white light in, a growing sense of calm and well being flows through you. 

Imagine a symbol of white that is beautiful to you. Let its beauty fill your heart as you give thanks for the blessings of this earth. Return to your day refreshed, calm and content!

If you enjoyed this series check out Beauty in Blue and Beauty in Red.

Peacefully...