An Old Oak Tree Speaks

An Old Oak Tree Speaks Yesterday, an old oak tree on a path I’ve walked a hundred times Now sat forlorn, broken in a half Seemingly strong, alive, sturdy, and vibrant I vowed to visit, as many times as I’d passed Promising tomorrow I’d slip off and play To sit a while...

Coyote Exchange

Coyote Exchange on Rt. 84, 10 am Coyote came suddenly, across the road I was meandering along, to feel my feet On the earth, meet a friend, and through nature, recharge and unload. When four feet before me, he crossed in my path He stopped on the bank. I stopped in...

What is Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of attentive awareness, in the present moment with curiosity and without judgment. John Welwood writes about the great strength and courage it takes in observing ourselves and others and the need for compassion and...