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December 9, 2018 The world in silent stillness lay to hear the angels sing. What a soulful and beautiful time of year we have entered. Hanukkah began last Sunday, December 2nd and culminates on Monday, December 10th. For those who follow a Christian path, last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. The term “Advent” …
November 25, 2018 Rise up o flame by thy light glowing, bring to us beauty, vision and joy! The 2018 Biodynamic Agriculture Conference live streamed their morning keynote presentations on Facebook this year, which was a pure gift to those of us across North America who couldn’t make it to Portland for the conference! One …
November 18, 2018 When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. – Maya Angelou As Americans prepare for their Thanksgiving meal, we begin to think about our blessings. The very fact that most of us can gather around a table with family or friends and put together a meal of thanksgiving is a …
November 11, 2018 At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. -Albert Schweitzer Today, many families will celebrate Martinmas, a Christian festival that is more popular in parts …
November 4, 2018 We are mirrored into life, not by concepts but by faces delighting in us, giving us the beloved self-image we can’t give ourselves. -Richard Rohr This autumn time, as we in the Northern Hemisphere settle into longer nights and shorter days, calls us to reflection. As we take our evening walk, we …
October 28, 2018 There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow with candlelight Happy Halloween weekend! Facebook and Instagram are full of great photos of smiling kids with heaping full bags of candy. Early on in my parenting journey, I spent weeks sewing adorable costumes for my children. The sweet little pumpkin costume for …
October 21, 2018 Each week in our Living Arts Weekly blog post, we begin with a quote about the topic at hand. Let me just say that Google is my best friend in finding an appropriate quote each week. (Seriously, what did people do before Google? They probably read a lot more. Note to …
October 14, 2018 Collect moments, not things. As a child, I remember starting “collections” of dolls, or figurines, or coins, or other items. At first the collecting was exciting, and family members always knew what to get me for my birthday or for Christmas. After awhile, I just really just wasn’t into that thing anymore, …
October 7, 2018 Warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. – Carl Jung When I think of the gifts that LifeWays North America brings to families and early childhood programs, I believe one of the greatest is Warmth. Not only the attention to the physical …
September 30, 2018 Little squirrel up in the tree, runs along the branch so free Gathering nuts to nibble and crunch, saving them for winter’s lunch! Won’t you stop and play with me? No, no, no, I’m busy you see! This time of year calls us to prepare. Like the approaching cold months urging the squirrel …