Welcome to The Seasoned Path
Welcome to the first edition of The Seasoned Path. In each newsletter I will share some of my musings along the path as well as inspirations gained from those who have traveled this way before me. My hope is to tickle your curiosity, heighten your awareness, and encourage you to become an environmentalist for your soul.
In this Issue:
Quote of the Month
Embracing Change
Nature’s Coaching Tips
Readings for the Journey
Upcoming events
Quote of the Month:
Live each day as you would climb a mountain.
An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind,
but many beautiful scenes are to be observed
from each new vantage point.
Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment,
and the view from the summit will serve as a
fitting climax for the journey,
Harold B. Melcart
Embracing Change
Continuous change is inevitable and essential to life. In fact, change is the only constant in life. Yet, few of us are comfortable with it. We spend a great deal of energy avoiding it, denying it, and postponing it for as long as possible. When change is forced upon us, we become impatient. We want things fixed instantly and permanently. So we adopt ‘the change by replacement method’; if it’s broken, throw it away and get a new one. It’s an all or nothing approach that requires no internal growth or understanding.
If we step out of our controlled environment and look at the natural world around us, we receive a very different message about change. Look at any living thing, a sunflower seed for example, and we see that growth occurs from the inside out. It takes time and happens gradually. Then dramatically, incremental growth blossoms into a major transformation.
When dealing with life’s transitions, we can also turn to nature’s example of the four seasons. In fall, when imminent change is showing its colors, its time to gather our harvest, create a refuge, and put our supports in place. Next we need time to winter, to turn inward for reflection and begin shedding our old beliefs. Once we have gained new insights and developed a plan, we can spring into action, till the soil, and plant the seeds of our new identity or venture. After all the reflection and hard work, we are then ready to enjoy the summer and allow the fruits of our labor to ripen.
By emerging ourselves in nature, we can learn to know ourselves. By recognizing and honoring the rhythms and patterns in nature, we can learn to move gracefully through life’s ups and downs.
Resisting change is futile! Change is growth. If we learn to embrace it, imagine all the time and energy we would save, and all the possibilities that will be opened to us.
Nature’s Coaching Tips:
Spring is finally here in the Northeast. The daffodils and tulips, the cherry and apple tress are all blossoming. It is a glorious beautiful warm day!
But exactly one week ago today, I awoke to howling winds and blizzard like conditions. The look on the primroses and pansies’ faces mirrored my own shocked expression. But these early spring explorers are built to withstand the sporadic spring storms. They have quietly been preparing and fortifying themselves all winter and will not be easily deterred from declaring their beauty.
So as you venture forth with new growth and new beginnings, you need to be mindful that these sudden spring storms may occur. Just sit tight and know that they will soon pass. Use the time to take stock. Is your foundation still solid? Are you ready to continue on? Do you need some pruning, some added support or time to regroup? Once you have reaffirmed your readiness, rest easy, assured that “the sun will come out tomorrow.”
Readings for the Journey:
The Seasons of Change: Using Nature’s Wisdom to Grow through Life’s Inevitable Ups and Downs, by Carol McClelland, PhD
Eat, Pray, Love; One Woman’s Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia, by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to Be, by Jack Canfield
Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with your Wonderful Self, by Sark
Upcoming Events:
Living in Full Bloom (Thursday, May 10):
“It’s May; it’s May, the lusty month of May!” Color is bursting forth everywhere. It’s time to find your passion and bring new vitality into your life. Enjoy a day of creativity and blossoming at the beautiful Chanticleer Gardens.
Times: 10:00 to 3:00 Fee: $70; early registration two weeks prior $60 Soular Energy (Friday June 8):
Come spend a day on the beautiful shores and wetlands of Cape May and recharge your batteries so that you can start your summer with an abundance of spirit. We will begin by getting our chi flowing with an introductory Chi Kung class by Linda Marrical.
Times:10:00 to 3:00 Fee: $70; early registration two weeks prior $60 Walking with Intention:
You are invited to step off the treadmill and into the beauty and quiet of nature. On each hike , you will have some solitary time for self reflection as well as the opportunity for thoughtful sharing with fellow travelers. Walking in nature with intention is a wonderful way to reconnect with your self and become open to all life’s possibilities.
Finding Your Path (Friday May 25)
Mill Grove Audubon Sanctuary
Navigating Life’s Currents (Friday June 22)
Valley Forge National Park
Times: 10am to 1:30
Fee: $35 for 1/ $60 for 2 Soular Energy (Thursday, June 7):
Come spend a day on the beautiful shores and wetlands of Cape May and recharge your batteries so that you can start your summer with an abundance of spirit. We will begin by getting our chi flowing with an introductory Chi Kung class by Linda Marrical.
Times: 10:00 to 3:00 Fee: $70; early registration two weeks prior $60
The Small Print
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