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Wild Wanderings – Stoke your inner flame

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Oct 5 0

“You are playing a sacred role that was created just for you.”

~ Mary Davis

First, let’s talk Moon energy:

Welcome to “spooky” October, where we have a Supermoon arriving on the 6th in the sign of fiery Aries.

This moon energy is the spark to ignite you to take action in your life, to be courageous, and reawaken parts of yourself that have been dormant. Deep soul work, living your purpose, and delving into who you truly are are the things that truly matter.

It may also bring up something hidden that needs to be resolved, or something that has been bothering you.

Please keep an open mind, as your intuition will be heightened, and solutions may come to you easily when you least expect them.

**Remember, moon energy can be felt before and after the full moon, which means you may experience some of these things days after.**

 

Wonders in Nature: 

The hummingbirds that visited our porch all summer long have been such a source of joy and entertainment! One of the most amazing gifts we received from the hummingbirds was watching this tiny bird take a bath in the rain-soaked grass one morning, just a few steps away from our porch. Nature is so wonderful.

Our large herd of deer graces us with their daily presence, and watching the babies grow bigger and play in the pastures is another joy in our lives.

 

Books I have been reading/listening to:

The Women by Kristin Hannah – This book was hard at times, dealing with the Vietnam War in the 60s & 70s, the protests, hatred for the returning vets, and the women who served that were not recognized as vets. I remember some of the conflict. I was a teenager in the early 70s, so the protests and hatred for the vets, I do remember, along with the Kent State murders. History really does repeat itself, and there are striking similarities to the challenges we face today. It’s an amazing book, beautifully written. Please let me know your thoughts if you’ve had a chance to read it.

Cash Blackbear Mysteries by Marcie R. Rendon – These books (I’ve finished 1-3 and am currently reading the newest one) are based on an Ojibwe girl who spent time in white foster families, which was not pleasant, and discovers that she has a special sense when it comes to working with the local sheriff on murder cases. When I started the first book, the first few pages didn’t capture my attention, but then it took off, and as I said, I have read three and am on number four. Easy reads and full of twists and turns.

 

Enjoy this October, for me here in the South, Fall is one of my favorite times, so I’m soaking in every moment. 

 

 

 

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