Abundance & Beauty; Nature’s Gift to us
WAIHEKE ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND; Opportunities are all lining up and I am now enjoying being in KLARITY work mode, in paradise…. My offer has been accepted to give my EARTH ART WORKSHOPS for children & adults in a few places, including the local cinema, in Warkworth, and in Katikati, and I am equally thrilled to now have my STONE TAPESTRY jewelry on display at The Waiheke Art Gallery, and soon to be in their annual art exhibition called SMALL THINGS. Each day begins with a swim in the cozy bay after a series of balancing and empowering yoga-style exercises called the “5 Tibetans,” which I learned here. They have strengthened my body, and set my energy flowing smoothly and beautifully, which is much appreciated considering all I am enjoying doing. Shared healthy meals, cooking together, balanced with shopping, dish duty, laundry, and morning swims are all in the harmonious flow of really cool cooperation leading to deliciousness on every level. I love having my own sanctuary space under some shady trees, on a cliff above the bay, to do my work; writing, beading, and restful meditation, and then the joyful laughing and peaceful groove of fun friends to share support amongst the challenges, planning, action & successes. Waiheke island is full of caring folks, and my very local community of three close new friends, are all happy to support me in my KLARITY work and I am happy to have something to share that leads to really nice connections. I get to help them with their work as well, brainstorming & editing materials for their new eco-village brochures. Writing is flowing, beading is inspired, breathing is deep, and I feel like a global citizen meeting my brothers and sisters wherever I go. I know, the hippy in me is alive and well, among other things. It is a colorful world and I am grateful to be here. The lesson that is most clear today is the limitless options of what we create, and the illusion that fear offers; one of scarcity & ugliness. I’ve heard F.E.A.R. described as False Evidence Appearing Real…There is so much proof of fear’s manifestations where we disconnect from nature…we can create a living hell with such lack of vision and poor design. WIN/WIN is not enough anymore. I prefer WIN/WIN/WIN; for the earth and our earth family & the future. The ethics of permaculture sums it up well; Choosing to align ourselves around care of the earth, care of the people & sharing the surplus. I am loving my current research and the fruit of my determined treasure hunt. My intuition is affirmed daily: nature’s gift to us is abundance and beauty. I am aware and focused on what enhances good things crossing our path. I am satisfied with the delicious peaches, juicy red tomatoes, and clear rain water, the abundant solar hot water and heat and lighting, the composting toilets that flush, the food production as art, walking to the little town, carpooling to the store, going to the outdoor cinema under the stars, the earthbuilding that creates a home to nurture our Souls as well as our bodies, briefly helping build a rammed earth community house at Earthsong eco-neighborhood, doing the dishes, planting a cactus, sewing holes in my clothes by hand, the bonds of community that support our individual and collective needs and meeting people who are interested in living a natural life united with nature. It’s cool. These are just a few of the things that have proven to me the power of love, the intention of God in my life, and the opportunity we all have to contribute to peace on earth. I love my friends and family and thank all of you who so generously fill my life with a grace that inspires me to rise and shine each day renewed. There is no doubt we have serious work ahead, but we can appreciate the seriousness and have fun in the joy of knowing we are at least making a difference with every choice we make. All it takes is one smile. I’ll start. 
