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"Momma why can we see the moon during the day?" I love these questions from my girls. Remembering and discovery of the answers together is an adventure all its own. I've been thinking so much on what it means to be a teacher. <br />
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"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." - Aristotletulsi-rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209878629543252260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214762920598976801.post-14801351675376293632015-02-28T12:58:00.002-08:002015-02-28T13:10:20.031-08:00teachers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Often I stay up at night thinking about these three little ones. I feel a great responsibility in raising girls and wondering if I am equipped to teach and show them all they need to know to live and thrive in our ever changing, complex world. I am also keenly aware of how they are some of my greatest teachers.<br />
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This reading resonated with me on the subject of teachers:<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Tales told about the stars reflect a
lot about the people who tell them. The constellation now called Orion
was once called Hippolyta. Hippolyta was one of the Amazon queens. The
Amazons were women warriors who had four leaders instead of one: two
older women and two younger women. Everyone could benefit from the
experience and wisdom of the older and the strength and vigor of the
younger.<br /><br />After Hippolyta died, they named this constellation for her to honor her and remind themselves of her wisdom and bravery. <br /><br />We
can draw a good lesson from the value the Amazons placed on the
contribution each one could make, no matter how young or old. When we
remain alert to the possibility of learning from people we hadn't
seriously considered as teachers, we are reminded of our often forgotten
value to others.<br /><br />What can I offer in wisdom or strength to others today?</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">—</span></span></span>From Today's Gift: Daily Meditations for Families ©1985, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation.</span> </span><br />
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I have been having so many vivid dreams lately. I wonder if it is the influence of the <a href="http://www.mysticmamma.com/2015-year-of-the-wood-sheep-meaning-and-significance/">lunar new year</a>, the new moon or because of the change in my sleep cycle. I am trying to wake up at 5 AM so that I have some time to myself to meditate, reflect and plan our busy days before everyone else is awake. I was inspired by my sister to try <a href="http://miraclemorning.com/">miracle morning</a>. I was skeptical at first but it is really working! Some of the (still early) benefits are: I feel much calmer throughout the day, focused and incredibly purposeful. <br />
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We made some dreamcatchers here at the beach and from what I understand dreamcatchers were created by Native American mothers and grandmothers who would weave magical webs for the children, using willow hoops and sinew, or cordage made from plants. The dreamcatcher is meant to filter out all bad dreams and only allow good thoughts to enter the mind. Once the sun rises, all bad dreams just disappear. We made two, this first one was made before we learned how to make the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/282037995390419036/">"web" design.</a><br />
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Sweet Dreams!tulsi-rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209878629543252260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214762920598976801.post-46439057820382766802015-02-14T13:01:00.001-08:002015-02-18T08:33:38.902-08:00valentine delivery
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We made some valentines based on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkJvw5UX7DA&feature=fvsr">origami heart</a>. The plan was to deliver our hearts around the neighborhood to friends and acquaintances. We had one delivery to an acquaintance that brought tears to his eyes, he was clearly moved and then I found this beautiful quote that moved me and felt fitting for the day.<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>One
purpose for our lives is to assure others of their importance to the
life pattern that captures us all. And when each of us is committed to
that purpose, both the fear and the reality of human failure will be
erased.</i></span></span><br />
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with expeditions into the wilds when we have endured storms and rapids,
cold and sleet, and sometimes lack of food, it is ultimately the good
things we remember, not the bad.”</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This quote came to me today and felt spot on. It is most difficult to have perspective when in the middle of a storm. These are photos of us exploring Bainbridge Island Washington over the summer. When I took these I was stressed and excited waiting for my husband to finish packing and travel across the country to meet us so we could settle down and explore new possibilities. I had been watching all three girls by myself for close to a month and it was wearing me out. When I look at these photos I see and remember the incredible nature we were surrounded by during that time and those mountains! When I saw the mountains they always calmed my anxious spirit and put things into perspective.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I find a daily gratitude to really help especially during tough times.
And getting out into nature really eases my mind. Do you have habits or rituals that help support you when you are in times of
trouble or just in general?</span></div>
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I have been privy to some amazing skies over the past 6 months. The
sky in the Pacific Northwest is amazing! It is constantly changing and
shifting with the clouds and the light and the wind blowing everything around the mountains. Then driving across the country
through the high plains where the sky goes on and on forever in the clearest,
cleanest blue I have ever seen. I am inspired by
the sky it connects me directly to spirit and higher power and reminds
me of something larger that connects us all. What inspires you?<br />
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I included this painting called "Shelter" by talented artist
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This full snow moon is in the sign of Leo which is my sign! It is calling on us to be our authentic selves- I am hoping I can tap into this energy moving forward and we danced in the moonlight at the beach last night to celebrate and absorb as much moonshine as we could ~more here: <a href="http://www.mysticmamma.com/full-moon-in-leo-february-3-2015/">mysticmama</a></div>
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We spent time in the Pacific Northwest this summer and fall. Those evergreens are so enchanting-some of the tallest trees in the world that seem to stretch up to the heavens. There is definitely a part of my heart that lives out there. These above images are from time we spent at <a href="http://sacredgroves.com/">Sacred Groves</a> a magical 10 acre forest sanctuary on Bainbridge Island in Puget sound.<br />
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In the fall we traveled across the country to the mountains of Western North Carolina where we collected kindling for the fire and snuggled in surrounded by the big hug of the smoky mountains. What an amazing playground for my girls! I have many fond memories of running and playing in the woods as a child- I learned so much about life in those woods near my home. Do you have a sacred place? Or maybe it is a secret?- I won't tell! 8)<br />
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The woods- majestic and strong- the trees hold us, hug us and help us breathe. tulsi-rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209878629543252260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214762920598976801.post-31422119189155663152015-02-01T17:44:00.000-08:002015-02-04T18:35:58.921-08:00my favorite playground<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So we have been on a long adventure. Our little family has been
looking for a new home for almost 8 months. We traveled across the
country from Providence Rhode Island to Seattle Washington. We stayed in
many Airbnb's throughout the Pacific Northwest: a yurt community, a
tiny house, a VW camper (that my 6 year old fell in love with!) a
woodland cabin and of course traditional camping in our trusty REI
Kingdom 8! For some reason this seems like it would have been a great
time to share but I felt a little closed off- I documented so many
amazing photos that I will trickle in here and there for future- stay
tuned!<br />
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The theme of home is ripe for me.<br />
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We have finally arrived! After a rather harrowing flight our souls are finally starting to calm down with the help of mother nature. Kids just tune right into her rhythm with the help of a tire swing, some little friends and a family of deer! Not to mention some gorgeous Hawthorne trees!!tulsi-rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209878629543252260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214762920598976801.post-28221581791050603072014-06-12T14:35:00.001-07:002014-06-13T05:54:13.370-07:00graduation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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My sweet "little R" graduated today from preschool! It was a lovely ceremony with music, flowers, tasty snacks and nice company. I can't believe how fast she is growing and how much things are changing in our world. I have to remember to stop and breathe everything in. . .</div>
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I had a breakfast date with my sweet R this morning. It feels so great when we are in the rhythm of going out one on one together that time is so precious. I can feel the stress when everyone feels like they need more "mommy time" and everyone gets all out of sorts. It only takes an hour at our favorite diner to click right back into place and I am so grateful for those handful of moments when we can find that time.</div>
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My sweet bear turned 1 on Sunday, I can't believe it!! She is a sunshine in our lives and we are so happy to have her along for the ride. I had some very visceral memories of her birth this weekend and it is amazing to look at her now so much bigger than the day she was born and I held her in my arms for the first time. I thought for sure she would be my smallest but she weighed in at 9 lbs! We spent the weekend in Vermont with some great friends that recently moved up to the Green mountains. It was a beautiful place to celebrate! I'm looking forward to seeing you grow and change little one but I will always treasure your tiny baby days!tulsi-rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209878629543252260noreply@blogger.com0