Be Still

 

The poster says:  Finding Stillness

Zen meditation, or “zazen” begins with stillness-both of the body and the mind.  This isn’t passive; it’s an active state of being fully present.  Sitting in silence, we create space to observe what arises without distraction.

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When the world seems to busy and crowded and you feel overwhelmed, going to stillness may resolve the problem.  Our being is surrounded by noise from people and machines and from the constant vibrations from cell towers, tv towers, and electrical items in our homes.  For many, meditation is the way to move out of the noise and find a space that is truly yours.

Try it today.

Blessings,

Judy

Spring Equinox March 20 2026

 

When Is the First Day of Spring 2026? In 2026, the March equinox happens on March 20 at 10:46 A.M. EDT. This falls on a Friday and is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere.

Celebrate by hosting a meal with friends or with family.  Have a bonfire and offer up tobacco to the heavens and the spirits.  Set intentions.  Let go of the things that hold you back by releasing them to the fire.

Blessings,

Judy

Black and White

I was sitting on a Zoom call several months ago, and someone said that nothing is ever black and white, quite emphatically. My mind began to spin!  So many things are black and white… horses like the one above, or skunks, or pandas, or penguins, or rabbits, or magpies.  My mind whirled.  Zebras and Holstein cows and Dalmatian dogs and Puffins and Orcas (killer whales).

So what is that special coloration about?  I wondered for a minute.  In the material world, we have created so many things that are black and white like soccer balls and barcodes and cars (police cars).  I began to think that black and white is a warning that we need to look beneath the wrapping to see what is really going on.  Black and white is a warning for us to find our own truth and follow up on it until we are satisfied that we have learned what we need to learn.

Blessings,

Judy