lessons learned: the hawk and the crows
Yesterday, I took advantage of an unseasonably warm day and headed over to the park with the dog. While I do love wintertime, I also …
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lessons learned: our little LuLu
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~attributed to Plato but documented as being written by Ian Mclaren, pseudonym of Rev. …
lessons learned: root bound
When the world seems to bind us in ways that restrict, impede or obstruct our freedom and growth, I return to these words from six …
lessons learned: be love
On Friday, we promised the younger gardener-in-residence that we would take a trip up to Graveyard Fields on the Blue Ridge Parkway and pick blueberries. …
nourish then flourish
I have recently joined a collective of artists, writers, and practitioners who trust in the therapeutic aspect of nature and creation. Each in our own …
lessons learned: gratitude, grace, and chicken poo
Recently, I read about doing a running streak in Runner’s World – the point is to run every day from Memorial Day to the Fourth …
lessons learned: My friend, Brokenness
Recently, I have been sitting with Brokenness. For a long time, however, I was afraid to acknowledge her presence because her cracks might allow someone …
86,400 seconds
blogger’s note: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you willl recognize this post. There are many iterations of it on this site as it …
lessons learned: resting in the Spirit (World Mental Health Day, October 10)
I shared this sermon at our contemplative service a handful of years ago during Mental Health Awareness Month in the UMC (May). In honor of …
lessons learned: balance and sneezeweed
About a week or so ago, I had hit my limit–spiritually, emotionally and physically. Broken ribs, cluttered home, never ending projects, new transitions–all a part …
lessons learned: holy hummingbirds
Often, I share with people this bit of advice from the spiritual direction world–it if happens at least 3 times, then it’s probably the Holy …
lessons learned: trucks, traffic and trust
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling for work recently. I enjoy the opportunity to meet new people, educate conference participants, and advocate for individuals …
lessons learned: at the heart of it
When my sister and I were little, our mother would surprise us by serving an artichoke with our dinner. We found it magical to peel …
lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
I wrote this post a couple of summers ago, and in looking for hope today, I came across this one. ~cameron In the past couple …
lessons learned: hydrangeas and healing
We human beings are like plants. We need to be cared for in order to grow and thrive. It’s not always a perfect formula. In …
lessons learned: thinning
Spring has been dragging her feet this year, but she has finally made it to our little farm. Seeds that were started in the cold …
lessons learned: hydrangeas and healing
Last night as I transplanted a hydrangea my mom gave me for Easter, this meditation came back to my heart. Thought I would repost it this …
lessons learned: dark and deadly trails
In searching for words of wisdom this morning, I inadvertently came across this older post. I’m glad it did. ~cameron Last night on our evening …
lessons learned: holding pattern
As I was walking the dogs yesterday, I heard the familiar cry of our neighborhood hawk. Looking up, I noticed that it was circling rather …
lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
In the past couple of weeks, I have found myself taking refuge on my screened-in porch during times of day when the birds feed. Whenever …
lessons learned: the gift of deep peace
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep …
lessons learned: spiritual spring cleaning
On this first day of Spring, I’m reposting today as a reminder of the benefits of a good Spring cleaning–domestically and spiritually. ~cameron Some think …
give up and give on–lessons learned from Lent
This is a repost from a couple of years ago. I am fully appreciating its relevance on this Ash Wednesday. ~cameron This morning, a friend …
lessons learned: fixer-uppers, mental lists, and peace within
Tomorrow, a dear friend and I will be facilitating a women’s retreat at my little homestead. I am so excited to host my first workshop …
lessons learned: tree houses, slide locks, and the need for control
When I was a around 8 or 9-years-old, my dad and I built a tree house in the forked trunk of a large pine in …
lessons learned: of squirrels and tightropes
You’re taught at an early age, especially if you’re being raised by high-achieving perfectionist parents… you get on the tightrope and you hold your breath. I …
lessons learned: country girls and laying hens
This morning, I trudged out in the dark to the chicken coop. I was up earlier than usual so I could get my daughter to …
lessons learned: forgiveness like a tree
This morning in my quiet time with the Creator, I was gently reminded that I needed to stop focusing on patterns of the past and …
Lessons learned: canning and prayer
I wrote this one several summers ago, and with the onset of canning season, I have returned to it this week. I find that each …
lessons learned: the benefits of a good soaking
It has been dry here the past couple of weeks, and my gardens have begun to suffer a bit. New seed starts wither and sunflowers …
lessons learned: cleanin’ out the coop
Now that we have chickens again, I’m back to this weekly chore. Thought I might repost this one~cameron Today is Saturday, the day I complete …
lessons learned: sacred silence
In recent readings for my spiritual direction program, various authors have been focusing on the quiet space that we are invited to journey to so …
lessons learned: preparing the space
Yesterday at the grocery store, I was having a bit of trouble trying to talk with the person checking me out. “Oh,” she noted, “as …
lessons learned: Spring cleaning
I’m reposting today as a reminder of the benefits of a good Spring cleaning–domestically and spiritually. ~cameron Some think it’s holding on that makes one …
lessons learned: take rest
I wrote this one several years ago, and as I sit here this morning engaged in some time of self care, I thought I would …
lessons learned: seed starts and waiting
If you read this blog occasionally, you know that one of my mantras is “just be.” I find in life there are many lessons I …
Lenten reflection: bringing the gardens to light
In spite of a busy weekend, I managed to put aside a couple of hours on the warm Saturday afternoon and started cleaning out flower …
lessons learned: grapes and intentionality
This morning, at our Celtic service, I preached on the next in the I Am series: I Am the True Vine. I was delighted that …
lessons learned: on hauling mulch
In spite of all the challenging weather last week, yesterday gave us a bit of a break with warmer temps. I’ve not been sleeping well …
lessons learned: prayer peas and thoughts on love
I wrote this one a few years ago and return to it often. ~Cameron Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there. …