Friday, March 13, 2026

Fire Across The Mountains

Right now, so much change is happening in the world.  Often, when we think of fires, we think about the fires in forests, up the mountains, that consume thousands of acres of vegetation and destroy the homes of animals and often the animals.  Soon, the fires in Canada and the United States will be happening again.

The Angels remind us that often, when we see disaster, that newness is happening.  In the Tarot, the Tower card has fire in it.  The card is about change.

The fires that plague forested areas and put residences in peril, are part of a natural cycle of renewal.  Most things in the natural world have an expiry date.  Sometimes, Nature takes a hand to cause a forest to re-grow with a different main tree, or a meadow to re-grow without a certain weed or other plant.  We may study Nature for ever and not understand the cycles and attrition that happens as a matter of course. 

When fire happens, there are some messages:

  • What is it that needs cleansing?
  • Is it time to ignite your life with passion for something?
  • What part of you burns with anger, and why? 

Blessings,

Judy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Real Journey

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The poster says:

It may be when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know what to do, we have begun our real journey. —— Wendell Berry

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I have many friends who are currently changing their job or career, their home, and even their spouses/partners.  It is a time when we are being called to a different path then the path we have been on.  For some, it is joyous, as they now get to do what they have always wanted to do.

For others, it is an adventure, and with it comes some fear, because the path is unknown, and sometimes, it means leaving everything behind.  As we walk forward, what we had, drops away.  We cannot go back!  Yes, people say you can go back.  However, the truth is that everything changes and even in going back, you do go back to something new.  Sometimes, going forward is the better option.

What do the changes mean?  More and more, I think it is about choosing to recognize what is right and what is wrong.  We are born with this kind of intuition.  Yet, many of us trade it for unanimity.

What is your choice, today?

Blessings,

Judy

Monday, March 9, 2026

Badger Says - Dig In!

One animal that is very in tune with the Earth is Badger.  She digs many dens and will burrow after prey, if it is worthy prey.  She is always busy and it is not often that she is at rest.  When she is resting, she provides her teachings.  This time, her teachings are about “digging in”.  

  • If you decide to take something on, then dig in and do it with the utmost thoroughness.  There shall be no sloppy work!
  • Find a healthy diet and dig into the farmer’s markets to get the best and freshest of the produce.  This food will nourish your body and spirit.
  • Find your passion and dig into it to make it your life work.  All people with passion create “something” that lasts and becomes a legacy.

Read more from Badger:

https://www.lightstationwisdom.com/2023/12/when-badger-appears-to-you.html


https://www.lightstationwisdom.com/2024/06/badger-away.html


https://www.lightstationwisdom.com/2025/03/badger-on-teaching.html


Blessings,

Judy



Saturday, March 7, 2026

Rooster Opens The Show

Early in school, we learn that the day starts in the country with the Rooster crowing up the Sun, and telling the animals and humans that day is starting.  From that place, think of Rooster as the Master of Ceremonies for each day.  Rooster crows that “a really big show is starting” and that truly describes the miracles that happen each day.  

Unfortunately for many people, because their head is down, and because they are self absorbed, they miss the beginning of the show.  They miss the commentary by the master of ceremonies, and they miss the magic and the miracles.  If people do pay attention, they focus on those things that are dark and appear broken.

What if you had a rooster to awaken you each day to the beauty of the rising Sun?  What if you could harness the energy of the miracles? What would you do?  

Do it now!


Blessings,

Judy

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Giraffe Says Stand Taller


We have all hear the motivational words about working harder to go beyond our limits which implies that our limits are self imposed.  Perhaps they are; perhaps they are not.  Who is to say?  What is interesting however, is that Giraffe has been appearing almost daily to me in some form.  She may be in a picture, a painting, a vision, on a blog, or even on a billboard.  Usually this kind of repetition means that there is a message on hand.

Giraffe brings messages about:

  • Stand taller; stand with confidence
  • If you can reach your dreams, your aim is too low 
  • The higher the leaves, the more energy they carry from the Sun and the Universe
  • Sometimes, change does not happen unless you stick out your neck

Blessings,
Judy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Loving Kindness Meditation




This meditation is a re-statement of the Buddhist “Loving Kindness Meditation”. 

LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION

(Take a deep breath in)

(Speak this line on the out breath) May I be filled with loving kindness,

(Take a deep breath in)

(Speak this line on the out breath) May I be well!

(Take a deep breath in)

(Speak this line on the out breath)  May I be peaceful and at ease

(Take a deep breath in)

(Speak this line on the out breath) May I be happy!


The next round replaces the word “I” with “you”.

The third round replaces the word “you” with “we”.

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Many blessings,

Judy

Sunday, March 1, 2026

March 1 2026 - Blessings


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The poster says:

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting  - a wayside sacrament….and thank God for it as a cup of blessing. —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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As we move in to March, remember that there are many types of blessings.  Actions that seem harsh may turn out to be exactly what you need.

The blessing may be:

-missing an accident

-a bird song

-someone offering you home made cookies that they brought to the office

-a smile and a pat on the back.

The angels tell us that often, we are so busy in our heads and looking at how we can show how smart we are that we forget to look for the blessings.

May March shower you with blessings!

Many blessings,

Judy

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Butterfly to Friend

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This is one of the greatest pictures – a butterfly blessing a golden retriever (a great dog).  Some days, you feel like no one loves you, and then someone unexpectedly gives you a blessing.  This is what friendship is about.  

Let a friend give you a blessing today!

Blessings,

Judy

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Recipe - Grain Free Granola

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 I have been experiencing some intolerance for gluten and therefore, for some grains.  I love granola in the morning because it carries me through my longest meetings right from the time I eat it, at around 7:00AM to 12:30PM and beyond.  Granola also makes a wholesome snack.

Hearing that I was having some issues with gluten, a friend of a friend who is gluten sensitive, sent the following recipe to me to try.  I am grateful that she is a kind and thoughtful person because this recipe works for me.

This recipe is very, very good, and very easy to make.  My husband now likes to enjoy it for a filling breakfast.

Grain Free Granola

2 cups sliced almonds or 1 cup each of almonds and crushed walnuts 

1 cup each sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds (raw and unsalted) 

3/4 cup each unsweetened coconut and raisins (raisins or other fruit is optional) 

1/2 cup each sesame seeds and ground flax meal 

1/4 cup each honey coconut oil or a bit of almond oil and olive oil 

1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine nuts, seeds, flax meal, coconut and raisins. In a small saucepan, combine butter and honey and heat until melted. Add vanilla and almond extract to the butter and honey, and pour over the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Spread granola onto a large baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes. Let the granola cool, then break into small clusters. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Blessings,

Judy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Hawk Owl Gives Advice

Perched hawk owl (by Tambako the Jaguar)

I have been hearing from many people who are having experiences with OWL.  While they may be surprised at this, I am not because our stories and legends are full of stories about Owls working with humans.  One of my favorite stories is the version of Merlin that has Archimedes, the Owl, as one of his teachers.

Owl’s current advice is:

  • Sometimes it is easier to be creative at night because there is less noise around you.
  • Practice seeing without your eyes, but with all of your senses.  Sometimes, you will see more because one’s eyes will only focus on what the eyes know.
  • Find a place where you can “perch” for a time and feel safe.  This is the place to contemplate (meditate) and hear more.

Blessings,

Judy

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Starting Over

The poster says:  I’m not giving up.  I’m just starting over.

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Sometimes, we just need to know when to throw in the towel, and, start over.  There is so much magic in just walking away from something that is not serving your needs.  It is awesome!

This was a lesson that I had to learn in my twenties.  I was frustrated with the job that I was in.  I felt that I was really in the wrong place.  My angels encouraged me to think about the right place for me, and to make the change.  I did.

We have been taught not to give up and to carry on.  What for?  Usually, to serve someone else’s agenda.  If you are doing what feels right to you, regardless of how it looks to others, then you are doing the “right” thing.  Right action is about making your heart sing.

Blessings,

Judy

Friday, February 20, 2026

Growing Pains

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.  -Buddha

We often complain about our lives and how hard they are.  One of the lessons in this short quote is – lead a good, pure life, and the way is not so hard.  

If life is hard, then it is growing pains. The person is moving away from faith and being good and kind and industrious.  When we move off the path of doing things that are right, we grow and stretch our learning, and we hurt our selves and others along the way.  There are not any shortcuts.  It is life.

Blessings,

Judy

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

A Great Dog Story


Every once in a while, I read a story that says - this animal is an angel in disguise.  For me, the story below is such an example of an angel.

Enjoy!

Blessings,
Judy




A Brother's Last and Everlasting Gift, a Lab named Tritan


By: Petplace Staff


It's no secret that a good dog can help you get through hard times. There's something about a dog's smile and constant love that is impossible to resist even during great sorrow. I just read a story that makes this especially clear and has an extra tug on the heartstrings. 


Michelle Michalek writes from Buffalo, New York and tells the story of her beloved younger brother who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the heartbreakingly young age of 20. Upon receiving his diagnosis, he had only one request. Jeremy wanted a pit bull 
puppy. So Michelle immediately took up the task of finding him the perfect puppy. She found a brindle puppy that was sure to be perfect on the same day that Jeremy had lung surgery. A few days after he came home, Michelle picked up the puppy and brought him to her brother. 


Knowing the dog was unlikely to understand her, she explained on the drive that he was to be the best friend to a very sick, but also very special boy. The dog must have understood because when Michelle brought him into the room full of family and friends, the pup made a beeline for her brother. For the next three years Jeremy and his dog Remy were inseparable. Jeremy often told Michelle that if it wasn't for his beloved canine that he would have lost it. Remy was there and strong through the worst of the disease.


When Jeremy began to get much worse, he worried about Michelle. The thought of leaving his sister bothered him terribly, so he convinced Michelle that she needed a puppy as well. Michelle was understandably reticent, but Jeremy insisted and she finally agreed. Knowing that Michelle had always wanted a yellow lab, he began to search for the right puppy in the newspaper and making phone calls.

Jeremy found Michelle a wonderful lab pup that she named Tritan. For the next several years they raised the puppy together. He helped them laugh when they wanted to cry. It was the last thing they did together. Three months later Jeremy passed away. Remy and Michelle were devastated. 

Tritan though, would not let them sink deep into their depression. Tritan wouldn't allow Remy to ignore his food, harassing him to eat. He also pestered him until he would get up and play. Tritan wouldn't let Michelle stay in bed and mope either. He jumped on her, yanked of the sheets, barked and eventually got her out of bed every morning. He never left her side. He comforted her when she cried. He made her smile when she didn't want to. He couldn't replace her brother, but Tritan gave her a similar sort of unconditional love. Michelle realized that her brother knew exactly what he was doing when he got her Tritan and understood what he meant when he told her she would realize one day that he was right to get her a dog. Michelle says, "There is no greater gift than the last gift my brother gave me, my yellow lab Tritan.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Beaver Truth

Beaver has been on my mind a lot these past few weeks, and it seems that almost every day I see a picture of Beaver on a magazine, calendar, or on my laptop.   This means that Beaver has something to say to me.

  1. Beaver is taking me on as a student, and will be my Spirit Animal tutor for the next while.
  2. Beaver’s concern is that I see things and don’t pay attention to them.  I am not making time for my own exploration of new ideas.
  3. Wading into anything is Beaver’s idea of a good time. And, now, Beaver wants me to wade into something new.  Some of it is teaching and some of it is letting go of old things.
  4. Beaver’s idea of a joke is “stick to it”.  Although sticks and trees are a major part of its life, the point is that sometimes we need discipline in our lives.

Perhaps Beaver has been speaking to you, too.  What does he say?

Blessings,

Judy

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day Feb 14 2026

 



Many people love Valentine’s Day because it is a chance to share love in February which is often cold and isolating in the north.  Some men find it a great time to propose to the person that they want to spend the rest of their life with.  For some folks, it is a chance to party.  Regardless of how you feel about the day, here is my wish for you.

Valentine’s Day Wish

May your day start with gentleness and a hot cup of coffee or tea.

May you feel the warmth of Mother Earth as she holds you and every person on Earth, in her nurturing.

May you move gracefully through the day, allowing any challenges or road blocks to slip peacefully away.

May you be filled with loving kindness and be well and happy!


Blessings,

Judy

Friday, February 13, 2026

Holding The Light

One of the most difficult things to do, I think, is to hold the light every minute of the day, especially when you have to work at a job where this may be difficult.  

Light in this case is defined as goodness, kindness, respect, integrity, unconditional love, and compassion.  The person is without ego, goes with the flow, and lives in gracefulness, without judgement and criticism of others.  Some folks are lucky to be born in this state and to hold it through out life.  Others of us have to work at it.

How do you find ways to keep your light present when people are arguing, or back stabbing, or even crying?

Blessings,

Judy

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Changing Habits


Changing ourselves involves learning how to develop those states, behaviors, and dispositions that are healthy, while allowing the unhealthy ones to atrophy from neglect.   

- Andrew Olendzki, "Turning the Corner"


 

While I think the quote clearly states how one can change a pattern or a habit, perhaps a bit more explanation is required.  

If  a person is a smoker and smokes twenty cigarettes a day, the only way that they will change to not smoking is to slowly drop smoking a cigarette a day until there are no cigarettes to smoke.  The habit of smoking is erased by neglecting to smoke the maximum number of cigarettes per day.

The urge may still be there and will disappear if the now non-smoker ignores it.

Blessings, 

Judy

Monday, February 9, 2026

Many Paths Of Truth

The picture above is titled “The Many Paths Of Truth”.  What I find interesting is that I am not sure who created it.  So, is it really the truth?

What does truth mean?  Is it the physics of the natural world-type truth?  Is it what is right for one person?  It might be a lie for another person such as who is the right and truth in the two sides in a war or conflict.  Or, is it the truth of religion?  If religion is all myth, then the truth is nothing?  Is it the truth of our hearts? Since our hearts are mortal, then we have limited truth.

It is all very fascinating.  What is the path of truth for you?

Blessings,

Judy

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Transformation Washes Through Us

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This picture reminds us that there are grand changes in the Earth’s energy from the recent full moon on February 1 2026.

Feel the changes sweep through your body.  As it changes, notice that you are very tired and grumpy.  Then, you are full of energy and excitement.  Then you are sad or even depressed.  Then you are filled with love and joy.  Forgiveness is easy.  

Do these symptoms sound schizophrenic to you?  They are very close to the symptoms of that dis-ease.  Currently, you are in a state of dis-ease so it is not any wonder that the symptoms are very similar.  Through this change, we throw out all that we have valued because it no longer carries weight.  Notice that all of the crimes against THE PEOPLE – YOU AND I AND ALL OF US – are being uncovered and brought to the forefront, or, as one of my friends says, “into the light”.

We are not willing to be told what to do, think, say, believe, value, or obey.  We are free minded with free will.  We can choose differently than we have in the past.

Go forth and change and cause change to happen!

Blessings,

Judy




Thursday, February 5, 2026

King Penguin Talks of Old Friends

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The penguins at the Calgary Zoo are now doing their penguin walk daily at 10:30am, weather permitting.  Watching the penguins is a joyful activity and brings smiles to most everyone.  I received my reminder to go to watch the penguins and it made me think of their activities.

King Penguins live in the Antarctic and the very southern tips of countries close to the Antarctic.  Their numbers are huge – in the millions – and their colonies are very large.  It is easy to become parted from your friends – those chicks that you grew up with in the crèche.  Finding a friend after several years is an unusual occurrence and one that has some of the same ceremony that human reunions have.

King Penguin shows us that:

  • there is nothing quite like an old friend
  • affection should be displayed
  • life can be full of surprises
  • everyone loves to be appreciated

Blessings,

Judy

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Otter Water Play

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Otters are such beautiful creatures.  I think it is because of their playfulness and their loving personality.  This picture grabbed me because it reflects what Otter wants to show us.

  • Love and affection are a way of life, and should not be withheld, even from one’s self.
  • Water is about emotion.  What better place to practice love and kindness.
  • Being of the light and being buoyant seem to go hand in hand.  Buoyancy is associated with water.
  • Whiskers are little antennae that help us pick up the information around us.  Otter whiskers pick up love and playfulness.
  • Otter tells us to dive deeply into what is holding us back from being utterly loving.

May Otter appear in your life today – in the flesh, in pictures, on billboards, or on TV.

Blessings,

Judy

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Rolling Into February 2026

My horoscope said that new doors would appear before me as the year rolled into February.  My imagination immediately soared as I imagined rows of different types of doors opening up for me.  Then I saw this blue door.  For some reason, it resonates.

Blue is about truth; about the throat chakra; about moving through the higher consciousness; about connecting with Spirit; and about shape shifting.   Blue reminds us that we are all in transition.  It reminds us of freedom, and the sky, and the color of pure water.  Blue is about beginnings, and is a great colour for a door.  

Do you know where to find a blue door?

Blessings,

Judy

Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Sound of Rain


I miss the sound of the rain in the winter.  When snow falls, you cannot hear it.  The most you hear is the wind.  At the end of January, all of us in the north, long for the warmth of spring and then summer.  We long for rain.

The rain is a blessing on us.  It washes us clean.  My sister was telling me about the jack rabbit that sat in her back yard, in the rain, letting the water wash him clean.

Sometimes, I think that we forget the power of Nature to cleanse us.  It is okay to walk or sit or run, or dance, or laugh, in the rain.

Maybe this is a good time to try it.

Blessings,

Judy 

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Lion Blessings

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May this day carry a blessing for you.

May this blessing be as gentle as a hug, and as great as Africa.

May you get the Lion’s share of love!

Blessings,

Judy

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Love, Love!

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

Mother Teresa

One of the things that makes me the happiest in life, is when people come to our house and tell me that they love the feeling in our house; that they feel sad to leave our house.   I saw this quote from Mother Theresa and I believe that many people feel this way when they leave our house.

May you find people that feel this way in your life.

Blessings,

Judy

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Orangutan - Stay Close

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The Orangutan recognized her offspring’s first attempts to be independent in a world that she was not quite ready for.  An older orangutan rebuffed the friendship, and threw in a few slaps and growls.  The young lady was devastated! She did not want to return to Mom, but neither did she want to venture farther.

Mom solved the problem.  She ambled slowly up to daughter, and mumbled something, and then gathered daughter in her arms.  

The moral of the story – even when you are out on your own, it is okay to stay close to those that love you, and that you love.  Give someone you love a call today.

Blessings,

Judy

Friday, January 23, 2026

Tiger on Black And White

A 7-year-old white tiger sits with one of her cubs at Tobu Zoo in Miyashiro, near Tokyo. Four newborn white tiger cubs made their first public appearance at the zoo.  Picture: AP

Not only is this picture very cute, it reminds me that Tiger has a lot to say about things being black and white. 

  • The definition of black is defined by white, and the reverse is true.
  • Wearing both colours shows that both colours fade to grey.  Grey then, is the combination of the colours, and the place where mixing of the colours happens.
  • Being black and white and grey allows one to blend with many landscapes.  Therefore, it is the colour of harmony, if it is allowed to be.
  • Spirit cultivates black for grounding with the Earth, and cultivates white for connecting with the Celestial.  There is harmony in this like the harmony found in black and white piano keys.

Often, we humans think that everything is black and white, that is, everything is either right or wrong or a truth or a falsehood.  We tend not to see the grey.  And yet the grey is so important to balance.  Most of us live in the grey.  


Blessings,

Judy

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Eagle Flies In Dream Time


On Monday, I was walking in Fish Creek Park with my friends when we saw this huge eagle sitting in a tree by the Bow River.  It made me remember a dream.

I believe that the Eagle is the Guardian Teacher of the East.  I believe that Eagle flies where it needs to fly.  I believe that Eagle flies in my dreams to teach me.  

One of these dreams that I remember began with Eagle sitting in a tree in a deserted farm yard across the road from the farm that I grew up on.  Eagle began to chase the birds out of the tree.  Then, its mate joined it, and they both swooped about the tree, scaring the birds.  Suddenly, one Eagle flew off and landed in our field that was south of the farm yard.  The other Eagle looked at me, and then flew to the ground.  It began to walk.  As it walked, it grew bigger until it was so large that it could step over the fence, into our field.  

I was so excited.  I pulled out my camera. I ran to the fence and crawled through it to take pictures of these huge Eagles.  As I was getting focused, a herd of white and pale brown and palomino horses came galloping up.  My two large Eagles faced the herd and morphed into two very large white horses.  Two of the smaller white horses trotted up to them and I realized that the small horses were the Eagle’s offspring.  I grew even more excited and thought “no one will believe this”.  Just as I started to snap pictures, I woke up!

I was so upset that I didn’t have a camera, that I was not out on the field, and that my Eagles had disappeared.

Blessings,

Judy 

Monday, January 19, 2026

Koala Bears And Touch

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Snuggling!  One of the greatest joys in life for all beings!  These two Kola Bears tell us that touch is a much needed in the world.  Hugging, snuggling, keeping one safe, are all parts of this.  Kola, a spirit animal, also tells us that a big part of touching is trust.  Keeping one’s eyes closed while another watches over you is the greatest form of trust.

We humans, in the decade beyond 2010, have lost much trust in our selves, in our community, and certainly in our leaders.  We are in a place where we need to find a safe place to learn to trust.  Kola shows us that being at the top of a tree, with no place else to go, gives you a space to learn to trust. 

Perhaps we need to climb a mountain, or trek a long way from our safe environment to meet ourselves and others that we can trust.

Blessings,

Judy

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Pain Passes

                          


 

You can’t go preventing pleasure and pain, you can’t keep the mind from labeling things and forming thoughts, but you can put these things to a new use. If the mind labels a pain, saying, 'I hurt,' you have to examine the label carefully, contemplate it until you see that it’s wrong: the pain isn’t really yours. It’s simply a sensation that arises and passes away, that’s all.  

 

- Upasika Kee Nanayon, "Tough Teachings To Ease The Mind" 

I read this quote from Buddhist teachings and thought about living in the present moment.  When a person is present, pain has a harder time being present.  It is like trying to have two beings inhabit the same space.  It is not possible.  Pain does pass.

Blessings,

Judy 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sacred Nature of Life

"Remember the sacred nature of life; connect to it; let it guide you."

When I look at this picture, I am reminded that there is so much more out in the world than we can comprehend.  We could spend all our lifetime studying and not know everything there is to know about this amazing planet of ours.  Without knowing, we move through a state of willful blindness, where we do as we are told by politics, religion, tribal values, and family beliefs.  We are crippled in our quest for knowledge by those that do not want us to be educated.  Are you going to change this for you and your family?

Blessings,

Judy

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Nurturing Lessons From A Chimpanzee

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This young chimpanzee reminds all of us that nurturing is cross species.  The care of the young is the number one priority.  This means that humans should fight against other humans exploiting, or harming, or killing, or otherwise damaging children.  The child is malleable.  Those who crave power will start with children because of their malleability.  

Our Ancestors raised children as a village.  It seems that we have forgotten how to do this.  We blame – parents, teachers, the government, and even the children themselves for the wrongs that are done to children.  

Today, take a step to nurturing your children, your neighbour’s children, and the global tribe of children.  

Are you able to do this?

 

Blessings,

Judy

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Happiness Is Spiritual

 


The poster says:  Happiness cannot e travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.  Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.  -  Denis Waitley
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This quote from Denis Waitley will resonate for some of us but not for all of us.  Where we are on the happiness scale is so individual that I do not believe it can be quantified precisely.  

Over the past years on this blog, I have written posts about happiness or how others view and describe happiness.  You can see from the postings below that it is a topic with various interpretations.  Yet, they are all valid because we are all different.








Many blessings,
Judy





Friday, January 9, 2026

Miracle of Life

Picture of the fountain at The Saskatoon Farm in Alberta - taken by J Hirst


‘Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.’ ~Thich Nhat Hanh

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I read this quote several times.  It triggered so many questions in my mind. Why would we not touch the miracle of being alive?

As I contemplated and quested in my mind, I realized that several things come in to play in each of our lives.

  • Some of us come with a contract to Earth to do the bare minimum of living.
  • Some come to experience a variety of things - drugs, alcoholism, debilitating disease, rejection, becoming a cleric or monk, being a hero, and the list goes on.
  • Some come with the ability to enjoy Nature and the little miracles that happen each day but are ignored by many.
  • Some come to change the world.
Some are on a continuum of the above that lets them see the miracle of life as they become seniors.  How we live is perfect for why we are here.

Blessings,

Judy