Tag Archives: EveryDay Sacred

One Tree is Enough

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Rebecca

  As I opened my eyes, I saw the delicate pink cherry blossoms in full bloom outlined against a clear blue sky. Green leaves accented the perfect flowers, and the whole scene was bright with springtime energy.  A little too … Continue reading →

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The Soul Forest

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Rebecca

  Note to the reader: to celebrate the release of The Sustainable Soul:  Eco-Spiritual Reflections and Practices, I’ve decided to pause and have a look back at this blog’s beginnings. The piece below is adapted from the very first Sustainable … Continue reading →

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Poverty and Riches

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Rebecca

Are you rich or poor?  At first glance, you might answer that question based on your economic situation at the moment. With a little more thought, you might conclude that the best things in life aren’t things, and that you … Continue reading →

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It All Depends on Your Point of View

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Rebecca

Like much of the United States, my corner is covered by a blanket of snow at the moment. It’s a beautiful sight. On my walk yesterday, I saw clumps of snow stuck to the northwest side of the trees where the wind had … Continue reading →

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EarthPause, Part 2- Experiments in Meditation

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Rebecca

Last week, in a (perhaps a little overboard) personal moment here on the blog, I confessed that my “normal” state of existence is stressed and just a tad busy.  After rambling on a bit, an idea occurred to me and I … Continue reading →

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EarthPause

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Rebecca

Busy?  Me too. Let’s see… I’ve got three very active teenagers, one of whom is a senior in the midst of college applications and visits. Add on my elderly parents, one with Alzheimer’s, who live 100 miles away and need help (I’m … Continue reading →

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The Sacred Ordinary

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Rebecca

Over the years, I’ve had the joy of traveling to many sacred places in various parts of the world. I’ve been inspired by cathedrals, shrines, and temples. I’ve seen breathtaking and profoundly spiritual natural places, from canyons to caves to … Continue reading →

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Peppers, tomatoes and perfectionism

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Rebecca

My pepper plants just aren’t doing so great this year. The peppers look runty, and the plants seem meager compared to last season. Last year, I was swimming in gorgeous huge peppers at this time. I do all the right things…rotate … Continue reading →

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Survival, Persistence, and Daffodils

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Rebecca

Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, spring still arrived this year in the northern hemisphere. I take this as a supremely encouraging occurrence in an otherwise unsettling time in human history. This season in particular (for reasons unknown) … Continue reading →

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Buttercups…and Corporate Colonization

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Rebecca

They hand them out to children, you know. Those yellow smiley-face stickers. At that very famous big box store-that-must-not-be-named. Holding mama’s hand, the child walks in. “Would you like a sticker?” Happy-faced sticker. Happy-faced child, now labeled. Tagged. Marked. Colonized. … Continue reading →

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