I have no words today.
I’ve been off…
Gathering;
Sights,
Sounds,
Smells,
From an acrid landscape once purple on the horizon now turned emerald green.
Humidity drips from the atmosphere, as wildflowers dance and sway, perfuming the breeze.
The air is filled with music the song birds sing as they perch on branches laden with berries these bushes bring.
Bees hum in harmony in tune with the song, collecting sweet nectar as they work along.
On the grassland beyond, graze antelope and deer.
And, a coyote and pups yip happily from their den near here.
I lay back quietly on this quilt made of grass and soak in the scene as I contemplate what words would describe what happiness means.
So grateful am I for the serenity this Prairie Oasis brings.
Yes, I must apologize for my lack of words,
And, as for descriptions,
There’s simply not one single thing to describe,
Peace
On
Earth.
I’m off today, gathering – words.
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“When words are both true and kind, They can change the world.” Gautama Budda Thank-you for following, reading, sharing and commenting – The Trefoil Muse
True and Kind
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“When words are both true and kind,
They can change the world.” Gautama Budda
Thank-you for following, reading, sharing and commenting – The Trefoil Muse
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“It is hard for me to understand a culture that not only hates and fights his brothers but even attacks Nature and abuses her.
Man must love all creation or he will love none of it.
Love is something you and I must have.
We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it.
Without love our self-esteem weakens.
Without it our courage fails.
Without love we can no longer look out confidently at the world.
Instead, we turn inwardly and begin to feed on our own personalities and little by little,
we destroy ourselves.”
Chief Dan George
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A few weeks ago during the last few days of a long drought, we had an early morning visitor arrive for coffee.
When a moose appears on your doorstep, intent on sharing your morning cup of coffee, it is always a special and sacred gift. Moose are predominately solitary animals who are able to survive within any territory be it on lands such as forests, and prairies, or wet areas such as rivers, swamps or lakes.
The moose is an animal of contradictions. It seems awkward and strange yet it is a majestic creature with tremendous grace despite its ungainliness. Moose have an undeniable sense of self and the simple fact that they are able to survive in any territory means that they have developed much wisdom. We found ourselves very fortunate to receive this visitor for coffee and take part in the medicine it offered.
Moose are associated with the north direction on the Medicine Wheel. The north direction represents wisdom. Self-esteem is the medicine of Moose because it represents and recognizes that balanced power has been used in a situation and that you should be congratulated.
The core of Moose medicine is in knowing the wisdom of silence, so that when it is proper to speak you can take pride in your words.
The Moose is a revered animal in the, “Great White North,” otherwise known as, “Canada.” 
Canada just had its 155 year celebration on July 1st, 2022.
Moose Milk; is a traditional Canadian cocktail with its roots in historical celebrations. The Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Canadian Army all claim to be the originators of the drink.
My exposure to Moose Milk has only been medicinal. It was a remedy used by my family to cure the common cold. It was a hot drink served in a coffee cup. The recipe consisted of whiskey, brown sugar, cream and boiled water. It has never failed to cure the most stubborn of head colds. The traditional Canadian cocktail differs from the one our family used as it can not only be served hot but cold.
We love cold drinks during our summer season in Canada and in the spirit of our Dominion Day celebration I have added a cold libation for you to try. It is a slightly different version of Moose Medicine, a bonus treat, to celebrate Canada’s 155th celebration. See the recipe below for ice cold Moose Milk. I hope you enjoy it throughout the hot summer months ahead.
Please use wisdom when consuming alcohol. Try to refrain from damaging your self-esteem or that of another by speaking when you could simply remain silent. Ask Moose to help you honor the gifts you can give and recognize your worthiness into the future. Remember to congratulate yourself for your successes in life. Enjoy!
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When clouds of dissension swirl about you, rise above like an eagle.
Don’t let someone else’s thunder rain on your parade.
Realize; there are cracks in everything, that’s how the light gets in.
Let the power of lightning inspire you towards a brighter future.
Remember; some of the best things that happen are the one’s you never thought could.
Be grateful, a storm can deliver many gifts.
Welcome them with open arms.
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As I take a moment to ponder changes,
I wish –
A wistful, so long to Spring,
And a whimsical Hello to Summer,
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens,
but often we look so long at the closed door,
that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” Helen Keller
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Never stop dreaming of the possibilities…,
Lilacs are the earth’s way of rewarding us for surviving the winter.
They bring us hope with their warmth and light.
And, revive us with their dreamy scent.
The possibilities in life are endless.
Dream.
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“…find out where joy resides,
and give it a voice far beyond
singing.
For to miss the joy is to miss all.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
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