When the people live their lives

When the people live their lives

As if life were a song,

Then singing out of life

Provides the music for the stars

To go dancing circles

In the night.

Looking forward to our next Dance on April 3 andRound Sing on the 17! Debra learned this Russian round from Henry Chapin at  F&W summer camp. Both song and dance elicit our inner Divinity. Reflecting universal joy, the thought expressed in this song makes it an appropriate passage to use during Meditation for Mothers.

Mother’s Blessing

‘Round and ’round
Mother’s blessing goes ’round,
‘Round the world, around, around.
‘Round and ’round,
Mother’s blessing goes ’round,
‘Round the world, around.
Twisting strands of love and union
Into Life, eternal blessed.
Mother’s hand is on the spindle
Turning us to peace and rest

Looking forward to our Mother/Daughter Retreat on March 20 where we will be spinning sheep’s wool. Debra learned this song from Laurel Green at summer camp. The repetitious use of “round” mimics the whir of a treadle-powered spinning wheel. Thinking of “Mother” as Divinity bringing us together, makes this song an appropriate passage to use during Meditation for Mothers. More information here.

Bees: Short Course

Recall the honeybee’s source in Spirit

Be calm in their mystery

Provide their natural circumstances as best you can

Allow their natural tendencies to emerge

Refrain from manipulating them

Keep selfish ends in check

They are connected to all things.

Recall your fellow humans’ source in Spirit

Be calm in their mystery

Provide their natural circumstances as best you can

Allow their natural tendencies to emerge

Refrain from manipulating them

Keep selfish ends in check

They are connected to all things.

Recall your own source in Spirit

Be calm in this mystery

Provide your natural circumstances as best you can

Allow your natural tendencies to emerge

Refrain from being manipulated

Keep selfish ends in check

You are connected to all things.

You are like the honeybee

You have Spirit supporting you

And work in front of you

Serve your hive

You are connected to all things.

-Michael Goldman

Looking forward to our Bee-Ginning with Bees workshop on March 13. This is one of the passages used in our Meditation for Mothers. More information here.

Still Your Mind in Me

Still your mind in me,
Still yourself in me,
And without doubt
you shall be united
With me,
Mother of Love,
dwelling in your heart.

=the Bhagavad Gita

This is one of the passages used in our Meditation for Mothers. More information here.

Old Style Life Skills Series

March 13th Bee-ginning with Bees… Bee there or bee hexagonal!

Mother Daughter Retreat

Mother-Daughter Retreats are an opportunity for mothers to spend a relaxing day of (somewhat) quiet activities with their children.  On March 20 we will be gathering to card and spin wool and welcome in the Spring Equinox. We ask for a $35 materials fee per pair, but welcome whatever you can contribute. Ingredients for a cooperative lunch are provided. Please contact Debra by email to register or call Rachel 860-824-8404.