Breathe in. Breathe Out.

As I sit here looking over the calm placid lake, I am reminded of how simple life can be. Breathe in and breathe out. The rest is optional. I heard that somewhere over the past few days, and it has stuck with me. It's thrilling when I become aware of how much my mind chatter can cause waves and wind on my internal sea of emotions. It is even more amazing to me, when I can consciously calm the waters within myself.


Breathe in. Breath out.

Stop. Look. Choose.

Be. Here. Now.

Be. Do. Have.

This is a mantra I say to myself over again and often.

I wonder, do the birds have to remind themselves of these things? Do the beavers and coyotes lament at lost opportunity? Do the frogs tell tales and complain of betrayals and hardship?

What is it about human consciousness that can cause so much chaos. It is reflected not only in our relationships with others, but in our connection to the earth also. I long to land in the embrace of our Mother Earth. When I allow myself to become connected to her wisdom, I am humbled, and guided to a place of peace and internal power.

Breathe in. Breathe out.