
tears and laughter
giddyness and prayer
such is the magic of a million butterflies.
One of the world’s wonders-
a forest alight with Monarchs.
Floating wonder amongst an old forest.
Dancing with the sun and the flowers.
My soul uplifted
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Silent joy
Full-breathed understanding
Lofty dreams,
Fiery sparks of life, the butterflies fly their dance of encantation
Murmuring True Tones and splashing smiles on all those below
We stand on the mountain and…
draw up from the Earth steady, building blocks, stability, Home.
Draw down from the Heavens, airy inspiration, visions whispered in the wind that find root in our Hearts.
Singing praise I thread silk lines of gratitude to the Grace around.
And remember… the Legend of the forest faery
(more…)“Daniel Behn — an Expedition Leader on our Mexico Kingdom of the Monarchs adventure — explores the concept of ecospirituality, a practice of engaging with nature through observation, reflection and reverence. Drawing from practices like nature journaling and sketching, birding, mindfulness, yoga, reflective writing, poetry and even dance, Daniel shares accessible ways to engage with nature not just as observers, but as participants. You’ll leave inspired to deepen your relationship with the natural world.”
Fluttering, gliding
specks of gold
Mesmerizing hope
Beautiful magnifiscence
Forest alive, a sky
littered with beauty.
A cloud passes by
and the forest shivers,
branches quiver, butterflies
alight and the sky
is speckled with orange.
(more…)the wakening of a conch
the intentional sound of beauty
brings me out of my regular stupor
and trivial annoyances.
As I look up into the
enormity of a million butterflies
My eyes glaze over,
and my spirit claims its place
in the richness of the world.
Soft fern – upreaching firs
Awe captured in oohs and ahs,
camera clicks and glee
Today the butterflies remind of the best in us.
Today, on my birthday, life feels harder and easier.
New challenges, but also greater joy,
more heartfelt, more intentional, more shared.