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Paying Attention

5/17/2015

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I try not to take things personally. But after seeing a gopher snake face-to-face six times over a ten day period here on the orchard, I decided to pay closer attention. Figuratively that is! I certainly did not want to get any closer than I was when I took this photo.

So I opened to the snake section in Medicine Cards (by Jamie Sams & David Carson) receptive to whatever message might be mine to take to heart today.

“Look at the idea that you may fear changing your present state of affairs because this may entail a short passage into discomfort.  . . .  In order to glide beyond that place which has become safe but nonproductive, become Snake.”

It is always tempting to stop any process if moving deeper means challenging the status quo. For me as I grieved through the loss of my two brothers in 2012, I found resistance each step of the way. 

Now as I seek to reclaim life after loss the same thing can happen. Do I need to shed the skin of self-reliance? Co-facilitating a grief group has helped me reach out and comfort others as I too am comforted. Do I need to pay more attention to what triggers fear within me? Being attentive to my gut reaction when suicide was presented as possible path that a friend might take helped me to find even deeper healing concerning my brother John’s choice on April 16, 2012.

But what about now, why is the gopher snake appearing in my path? Is there some habit that while harmless is holding me back from using my time wisely to realize my full potential? I will pay attention and write more when clarity comes. Meanwhile I am grateful for this resident reptilian presence here at Dancing TreePeople!


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Focusing

5/4/2015

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It’s sucker time. Of the walnut tree variety that is! 

I just came in from the orchard - doing what I do most days at this time of the year. I was removing the small buds of potential branches that appear on the lower trunk of the trees in spring. The trees seem exuberant with the warmth of the sun throughout the longer days and the refreshing rain, sparse this year, but most welcome. Their desire seems to be all about growing every which way they can. However the suckers take needed energy from the tree’s main purpose: nourishing the seeds that will become walnuts. Removing the suckers is my way of helping the trees to focus.

And while I do that the trees help me as well. 

During the past three years I have been grieving and mourning the death of my brothers, John and Pat. Creating tributes to honor them has helped a lot.  Now something that seemed impossible in 2012 has happened. I am stepping into a new stage: reclaiming life after loss. It is exciting to feel alive again. And like the walnut trees I find myself pulled in many directions - anywhere I can grow is great, right?

As I begin to come alive again that may be true for a little while. But I too need to focus. What budding forth will bring life and fruitfulness to be shared with others? Can I cut back on the activities that distract me from “what is mine to do”? 

Tomorrow as I remove the suckers from the trees, I will reflect on the pruning – the choices – I need to make for my new life.



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Tribute

7/30/2013

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Through John's willingness to devote himself to his core mission, he transformed himself and touched those around him.  In the process, John arrived a profound truth: the importance of our thoughts in bringing about a new way of being.  He also demonstrated the power of one person to make a difference.

What is your deepest desire?  How do you want to be remembered?  To what message or mission are you willing to devote your life?  We invite you to share your thoughts with us here by commenting below.  
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Touching Grief

8/19/2012

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When my brother John died, more than four months ago now, I had every intention of blogging here often - at least once a week. Little did I realize how draining this time of grief was going to be for me!

I wanted to carry on his mission - Love and Peace to the Whole World: Think It and Make It Happen - at least for a year or so. John was so passionate about this endeavor. I did not want it to die as he did. Even though I have not been blogging, his legacy continues in ways unknown to me. My only task is to walk within the pain of my grief and believe that I will find joy again.

Recently I came across two quotes that have helped me:

Nothing in life really stays. It's beautiful that they go. They have to go  in order for the next thing to come. You can always add beauty to a thing by accepting that it is temporary. (Paul McCartney)

But then something "like scales fall" from your eyes and you are at peace even in the darkness as well as in the light, knowing the Light is always there even if not visible to you. Then the time comes; you have reached your purpose. You die and are opened up to let yourself be poured forth of all that you have been filled with . . .One ray, one special ray at a particular moment hits you and makes you say "Yes" and you burst with Love, for Love, in Love. (Author Unknown)

Love and peace to all who read this! And to the Whole World!!
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Beginning Again

6/2/2012

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This morning while at prayer I read a statement in Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening that helped me make sense of what happened yesterday:

At times so many memories trample my heart that it becomes impossible to know just what I am feeling and why . . .

Two years ago, June 1, 2010, was a significant day in my brother John's "Love and Peace" endeavor. We had sent out emails to the centers and individuals on his website and to many other friends inviting them to remember at noon on this day (and on the first day of every month) the words: Love and Peace to the Whole World. Think It and Make It Happen. John was excited and deeply committed  to this new unfolding of his endeavor. So much so that around 10:00AM he took a folding chair and a bottle of water and went out into the orchard to begin his own remembering of those words. He stayed out there for four hours or so. The light and joy on his face when he came back to the house was remarkable!

Yesterday, I went out to the same spot - near Renee's well - sat under a tree and remember both the words and the hope in John' s heart that all living beings would become channels of love and peace. Memories flooded into my heart and tears flowed out of my eyes.

Then in the early evening I decided to let the three little chicks out of the hutch near the porch. They were having a great time - exploring a little further and then running back to the hutch. I enjoyed their antics and noticed how much stronger and faster they were becoming. It was relaxing and fun - for awhile. Then I decided, it was time for them to go back inside. No way . . . they were not ready! I chased them for a bit - too fast for me - so I took the only option available: to sit down and wait for them to go back into the hutch on their own. They did just that about five minutes later.

Why was I able to wait for the chicks to return to the hutch on their own? Why is it so difficult for me to let my grief be until it lifts and my life feels whole again?
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My Brother John

4/18/2012

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For the past nine years or so, John has been on an inner and outer journey of personal transformation, which culminate in his national and internationally known project: Love and Peace to the Whole World / Think It and Make It Happen.

Feel free to post your comments below.
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Sad Sad News

4/16/2012

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This morning we learned that we lost John.  Too much grief to write any more right now. 
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Happy New Year!

1/2/2012

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People4motherearth.net family: earhwalker, earthlover and ecozoic handyman wish all people in the world Love and Peace.  may 2012 bring the changes for earth and human justice that we seek.
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Love and Peace to the Whole World

6/1/2011

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A year ago - June 1, 2010 - an endeavor was initiated by my brother John. It has continued on the first day of each month throughout this past year, as people all over the world have been saying a few simple words at noon wherever they are:

Love and Peace to the Whole World.

Now we begin another year - June 1, 2011

If you are part of this endeavor already - Thank you. I am delighted by the emails and messages that I receive reminding me that another month is ready to begin with "love and peace" going out to the whole world from the hearts of many. John and others, especially his friend in Mexico, Jeffrey Peters, continue to make connections and spread the news. The bumper sticks are now also available in Spanish. They are working on getting these words put on billboards around the country: Love and Peace to the Whole World. Think It and Make It Happen.

If this is your first time hearing about this endeavor check the entries below for its start and the ongoing story.

We know well that every journey begins with the first small step. How good to be involved in this journey with you.
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From Kazakhstan to Mexico

3/3/2011

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_March 1, 2011 ~ once again at noon ~ wherever you are ~ Love and Peace to the Whole World ~ Think it and Make it Happen!

Thank you so much for your continued involvement in this endeavor that began in June 2009! And if you are just beginning on this journey, thank you too! It is delightful to hear so many people speak of how these few simple words give them a sense of peace in difficult times. For those who remind me to say them myself I am grateful. It is good to be doing this together.

In November 2010 I shared with you the blessing of John's connection with Jeffrey Peters, who included John's story and the bumper stickers in a talk that he gave in Kazakhstan. Well, their partnership continues to bear fruit. On January 19, 2011 Jeffrey Peters spoke before 20 International Teachers and Educators in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The name of their organization is: ETA,
Cuernavaca Chapter of ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
(www.alphadeltakappa.org ).
The result of this presentation was that one of the attendees requested bumper stickers in Spanish saying:

Amor y Paz Para Todo El Mundo

The Spanish bumper stickers have been produced by John and sent to Jeffrey in Mexico for distribution. Amazing how the word is spreading!

So now there are bumper stickers in Spanish and also some new ones in English (green and white). If you would like a few (or more), contact John directly at people4motherearth@hot mail.com. As you have noticed when you go to John's website: www.people4motherearth.net you can also enter into three other sites: Dancing TreePeople, Blogging for Sanity, and LakeFuture. All of them are informative / interesting. Enjoy

Be sure to check out the LakeFuture one. You may be interested in participating in the Permaculture Design Certificate Course that is being offered in Lake County soon or you may want to provide financial support for the people who want to attend but need at least a partial scholarship.

Blessings of love and peace be yours.
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    _Loretta McCarthy is deeply engaged in tending and cultivating the garden of her own soul and empowering others to do the same. For decades, Loretta ministered as a spiritual companion, grief group leader and retreat facilitator. Today, she cares for the trees, the chickens and other living beings at Dancing TreePeople Farm. Loretta offers SoulWork Adventures for groups and individuals.

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