“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” -Leonardo Da Vinci Daily DIVO-tional... So many quotes that come to mind as I read this, although Leonardo predates many of those authors. When a person chooses a life of reflection, one that observes how things work at various levels of existence, things start to become apparent. Life recapitulates itself, built upon a foundation of simplicity repeated over and over again. In this simplified structure,

“Everything you do now is for your future, think about it!” Daily DIVO-tional... We become what we think about most, and our future is that becoming, so everything you think about, and do, NOW, will be your future! Do you want a repeat of today and yesterdays, or do you wish your dreams to become your reality? Spend time wisely, rather than fully. Just a little bit of wisdom: Some times, the best thing to do is to go and do something fun or otherwise simple, so that you forge

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss Daily DIVO-tional... A moment, in real time, doesn’t allow for many perspectives to be observed, especially regarding actions, reactions, and perceptions of all involved. In spite of the infinite number of possibilities a moment contains, it lacks in plasticity due to PROBABLE actions, reactions, and perceptions of participants relative to how they showed up in the moment. Simply put,

”The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.” -John Muir Daily DIVO-tional... At each level of reality, systems are created through interaction complexities; varying degrees of cooperation and competition. To describe them in detail, let alone completely, would fill volumes. In many ways, humans have removed themselves from the natural order within the planet’s systems, locally and globally. However, sanctuaries still exist that offer glimpses, if time

“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” -Khalil Gibran Daily DIVO-tional... Every action, regardless of movement or motility, is expressive. Expression, the unique mark or presence a being makes upon the Universe, is the creative combination of physical matter into an infinite array of forms and functions. Consciousness, veritably, with hands in clay, molding perfectly the next vista for eyes to behold; manipulating sound waves to send sweet melodies of prose an

“What possibilities do not exist in the dawning of a new day?” Daily DIVO-tional... What possibilities do NOT exist in a new day? What gives us access to those possibilities that do exist? Is it belief, is it desire, or is it inescapable destiny? Does it really matter which? OR is that part of a self righteous belief that we as individuals, or specific groups, are right, the right way, or always in favor? Can I release beliefs restricting an infinite totipotency for my life;

“Never make permanent decisions on temporary feelings” -Wis Khalifa Daily DIVO-tional... Some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can occur right before and immediately following intense, and even devastating, storms. Often, the stark contrast and kaleidoscopic colors that could only accompany an atmospheric disturbance, are the things that seduce our attention and fancy. A beautiful metaphor of things within ourselves, emotionally, that feel like storms, that are intense

“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm” -Unknown Daily DIVO-tional... It is no ones responsibility to be something to someone other than that which they are. You can make a fire, but you do not have to BE the fire, for another. To become the resource for someone rather than teaching them how to access or do it for themself is a hinderance and cumbersome, eventually, for all parties involved. Even parenting, especially Mothering, is more of edu

ॲं “The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still.” Daily DIVO-tional... How could the answers come when your mind is full or busy? There is no room for them!! You must first empty a sponge before it can absorb anything; in spite of its nature, it cannot hold more than it is capable, no matter how hard you try. It’s the same with our minds, bodies, and lives. There is a threshold, at which point, we can longer be filled, as a cup alre

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Daily DIVO-tional... Potential resides at the deepest levels of all that is. The very nature of the physical world is to potentiate and then actualize. The oak tree exists within the acorn as a potentiation, however at the moment it is still an acorn, something all its own, but the very thing that gives rise to the next. The oak tree, actualized, then has the potential to produce thousands upon thousand

“Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.” -Brigitte Bardot DIVO-tional... Depending on how it is read. there is at least a double entente, perhaps more. Chronological physical age as it pertains to a human, and an Age of man, an era or time period. Regardless, the point suggests that anything can be enchanting so long as you are there, living within it, not just physically, but wholly. What is it to live wholly? Mind, body, spirit working in synergy in the N

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” - H. Auden Photo: Jordi Koalitic Daily DIVO-tional... Water is what makes life as we know it possible on this planet, including humans. Love, an emotion, probably more apt, an experience, is one aspect of the human condition. Life can and will continue without it, albeit dysfunctional and disharmoniously, however our planet would cease to exist, as we know it, in the absence of water. Although, interestingly, water t

Daily DIVO-tional... Get out there, GO! There is nothing restricting you from going on a walk in a natural area or taking a hike on a trail near your home! You don’t need to go to some exotic place, full of excitement and newness, you can walk out your back door and enjoy what’s already here. You could even blaze your own trails or cause as little a disturbance as possible by finding where the animals like to travel. Some times the only reason people go to a natural area is

Daily DIVO-tional... I think the quotes fundamentally illustrate many of the things that are causing issue(s) within the United States. Ironically, some were written in centuries and decade’s past. Although, still vitally important to what vitality or lack there of is expressed within and around our borders. Patriotism isn’t a flag flown from the back of a truck, preserving statues of war heroes, or going to the beach or cooking out in your backyard. Patriotism is a concern a

“To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to CARE!” -Mandy Hale DIVO-tional... Literally, it costs you nothing to care about someone else and to show it. The requirement is simple: be you, be authentic, relate! That doesn’t mean you do that for every one, although if you could, why wouldn’t you? If it was in your power, why not? This is all about showing up and being present, which in and of itself, only

“Always believe something wonderful is about to happen” DIVO-tional... What better time to practice this little nugget than when EVERYTHING appears to be falling apart? I do not deign to believe I know more than anyone else, however time and time again has shown me that more will always be revealed, and if I make space for it, new and exciting things can flow in. Likewise, if I make space for them, unpleasantries can and will snuggle right up too; it’s complicated. Shame and

“Grace is finding a waterfall when you were only looking for a stream” -Vanessa Hunt DIVO-tional... I love this perspective. Surprises are such a beautiful thing. Especially as they pertain to your perceived worthiness or expectations. Grace is knowing that you are supported above and beyond what you can comprehend. Beyond what you believe spiritually, or even connotatively speaking, this speaks to your soul, that when you are looking for just a sip of water, you are given th

“If you avoid conflict to keep peace, you start a war within yourself” -Cheryl Richardson DIVO-tional... Balance is the key. Abstinence in the absence of resolve fuels yearning. If you don’t know WHY it is you abstain, and you don’t frequently remind yourself of the reason, eventually the damn will break under the ever building pressure of desire and refrain. A stuffing of emotions over time leads to impulsive, compulsive, and or reactive behaviors; an acting out of reflex ra

“The greatest pleasure in life is successfully doing what you think you cannot!” -Unknown DIVO-tional... The freedom and self esteem that accompany successfully doing that which you believe you are incapable of is unparalleled! It is an acknowledgement, or perhaps a subtle nod, to your true self, your divinity. Trying, regardless of your doubts and insecurities, is the only way to truly discover. The trick is to keep doing it, even if the previous results do not reflect your

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” -Aristotle DIVO-tional... In yoga, they refer to the lens that we, as individuals, perceive and interact through as the Citta (“Chih-tah”). Roughly translated, it is the heart-mind. It influences EVERYTHING in our daily lives, all the way up to our global lives, and beyond. If it is dirty and affected from life experiences, it effects the way we receive and give to the world. The goal of yoga, among othe