So fellow travelers, have you ever committed to do something and afterwards realized you have no idea how you are going to pull it off? Smith Rock State Park, Oregon In one of my first posts of this year, I wrote about not allowing fear and anger to cloud compassion. Compassion fuels kindness and kindness […]
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Hidden Blessings
So fellow travelers, a bit of Light and Winter Wonder found on a late afternoon. Distant Light glistens Hidden fairy pond revealed Secret cache of joy I discovered this gem on a walk last week before endless steel grey clouds locked the skies in dreary monotones. It was one of those days when bone […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 19, 2017
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On Excellent Adventures* and Human Foosball
So fellow travelers, a somewhat lengthy dissertation looking back at the year that was. Being the champion of underdogs that I am, I have begun to feel sorry for 2016. Yes, I do realize 2016 is more a conceptual frame of time than a sentient being with feelings. However I happen to be (at least […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 29, 2016
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Solstice Circle
So fellow travelers, last night a good friend of mine from my Vision Quest years hosted a drumming circle to honor the Winter Solstice. We sent a big vibrant wave of energy out to enfold our world and all creatures living here. Consider yourselves hugged. You’re welcome. We all needed it, I know. This morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 22, 2016
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Freedom’s Song: Welcome All
So fellow travelers, back home from our Thanksgiving road trip, snuggled on the couch with our dog as a curtain of lake effect rain falls from the steel grey sky. “Lake effect rain” is our local weather team’s reminder it would be snowing if the temperatures were colder. As in : keep those snow shovels […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 28, 2016
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Sanctuary Song
So fellow travelers, today we celebrate Thanksgiving a holiday dedicated to my two favorite things in life: family and food. This morning I took our dog out for a good long walk before heading on the road to dinner at my brother’s house. He’s set an essential rule this year : “Please leave all politics […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 24, 2016
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Zen moment LilyBud
So fellow travelers, a zen moment from the pond this morning Beauty tightly bound To bloom one must trust let go and open to Light Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 8, 2016
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Treasure Hunt : Cicada Awakening
So fellow travelers, I had one last post from our trip to Portland left to finish. It was actually one of the first posts I created. Initially I thought having only two photos to work with was what held the words back. My writing flows mainly from the images I have either in my head […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 31, 2016
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Zen moment: The Bench
So fellow travelers, after several days of camping at a favorite location, my focus has been on preparations for our annual expedition to Portland. I’ve never had such a difficult time getting organized for a trip. For about a week I have drifted from one process to another, packing a few things, cleaning out the […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 9, 2016
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