Tag Archives: natural spirituality

To roto-till or not to roto-till. That is the question.

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rebecca

My garden is out of control.  It was essentially abandoned last summer when I moved my parents to assisted living, with all the attendant chaos of that process. The two years before that it was tended (ahem) “minimally” (to put … Continue reading →

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It is imperfect.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Rebecca

I love this pitcher. It belonged to my grandmother, and is old enough to have been brought from England when she moved to the U.S. in the early 1920s.  Its history prior to that is murky. It’s not especially valuable … Continue reading →

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“The Sustainable Soul” is now “Breath and Water”

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Rebecca

It’s been over a year now since I’ve posted regularly here, and although I’ve missed it, I can say that I needed the break.  The past few years have been challenging for me personally as I’ve juggled my work teaching, … Continue reading →

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Solstice, Yule, Christmas and beyond…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Rebecca

Happy Solstice to my friends on planet Earth.  Unless you live near the equator, you do experience the annual cycle of light and darkness that has just reached its twice-yearly extreme, and acknowledging that fact can help you reconnect with … Continue reading →

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Solstice and Cyclic Time

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Rebecca

Later this month, we in the north will experience the winter solstice. Whether you acknowledge it in ritual and song or not, you experience  it. Solstice marks a subtle change. The Earth turns once again toward the light, and slowly, … Continue reading →

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Our Experience of a Changing World

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Rebecca

Today is September 11, the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the U.S.  Like many others, I recall exactly where I was when I heard the news, and remembered thinking, “this changes everything.” A lot has changed in 10 years. … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Rebecca

For more than two years now, I’ve been writing The Sustainable Soul on an (almost) weekly basis. Before that, it was a weekly column on another website since 2007.  Within these four years, I’ve also written a book on eco-spirituality … Continue reading →

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The Bee Masters: Seeking Enlightenment in the Garden

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rebecca

The garden is humming. Literally. Out in my herb circle, the bees have surrendered themselves with bacchanalian abandon to the bliss of the flowers. Over and over they come, bringing friends to the party and leaving pollen-drunk for their hives. … Continue reading →

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Embodied Insight

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Rebecca

This past Monday, as many of you know, I had surgery on my knee. Part of my recovery involves spending four hours every day using a passive motion machine to move the knee gradually back and forth, gradually increasing its … Continue reading →

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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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