Evolving As A Human and A Call to Mexico

Springtime is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. For me, this is part of the constant theme of New Beginnings. It is a reminder that there is not just one particular time of the year for starting afresh. Rather, every minute can be a new beginning. It all starts with a choice. Personally, I note the old recordings echoing in my mind. More often than not, I’m able to catch them and decide to keep looping them or rewrite them.

This is the same for my expectations, my definitions, and where I thought I “should” be in my life at this point *. I realize these are colored, for the most part, by the indoctrination of other people’s expectations, definitions and shoulds. Even though I am drastically different from the person I was even 10 years ago, there still remain vestiges of the past that I have allowed, consciously or otherwise, to continue holding sway in my world. Now, I choose to harness the abundant energy of Spring to reevaluate how I see myself, the world, and everyone in it. I am judging less and accepting more. Keep in mind, accepting doesn’t mean condoning or liking a situation or anyone’s behaviors. It means being at peace in the acknowledgement of what is. If there is something I can peacefully do to make a positive difference, I do. Otherwise, I accept, then focus in a new direction – a direction I can have a positive impact on a situation.

This mindset also influences my ongoing Tropical Quest. Admittedly, I am still playing human. But I am grateful to be able to shift my frustration over “not being there yet” more quickly than in the past. Having preached for decades about the importance of the journey, I am accepting and embodying that truth even more. I have been in an area that is not my preference for an extended time - very cold (for me), and not near an appropriate beach. I must admit it has been, many a moment, challenging to practice what I preach.

Yet, I have been doing pretty darn well under the circumstances. In the past, I have agreed to work exchanges or situations that didn’t feel quite right just to get away from where I was – just to be in an environment where nature nurtured me more. Now, while I still long for surroundings that feed my spirit, I have passed on dozens of opportunities that didn’t feel peaceful. This is huge considering they could have had me on a delightful beach that enlivened my body and soul.

Before Barefooting and Earthing became trends, I was

already living them - as much as possible, that is. In some countries, like Ecuador, the Bahamas, some areas of Hawaii, Costa Rica and more, I reveled in the joy of going months without shoes.

Only my naked feet hit the sand on sunrise runs and sunset strolls - shoes on the beach seem sacrilegious to me. Since I am not in an area of my preference (as of this writing), weather and treadmill running dictate shoes be included in my wardrobe. Mine were getting pretty sad. Lack of extra money, and feeling like I’d surely be back to my beach any day, had me continuing to use them. My observant, bighearted host took me to a footwear store specializing in running and bought me a “proper” pair of shoes.

On the surface, this may seem simply like a very nice thing to do. But the significance was more far reaching. As many know, when one is living in uncomfortable conditions, it can be much harder for self-care. It is sheer discipline that has me get up early every morning and work out. The new shoes felt so incredibly better on my feet, I couldn’t help but notice it with every bout of cardio. Feeling lighter and bouncier on the outside, translated to feeling lighter and having a glimmer of excitement on the inside. Thanking you with every mile Kathy! Perhaps this energetic shift will help me manifest a desirable tropical situation sooner than later – one where my footprints will imprint welcoming white sand.

This potent reminder from The Universe via Mike Dooley was very synchronistic for me in its timing:

There's nothing quite as demoralizing in the human experience as trying to use your brain to calculate the logistics of a dream’s manifestation. However tempting, it can’t be done.
You just need to define what you want in terms of your desired end result, MH. And then get busy doing what you can, with what you’ve got, in every direction that feels right, while insisting upon no direction.
Then you trust me to connect the dots between all your baby steps, and the resulting masterpiece will blow you away.
I’m always with you, The Universe

Remaining open to infinite possibilities, my baby steps include exploring revisiting the Riviera Maya in Mexico. A friend in the area generously invited me to go adventuring with her for a couple weeks. It would be lovely if I could line up a work exchange after that on, or in walking distance to, the beach. If you have any leads or connections for me in that vicinity, please let me know.

Meanwhile, Facebook has been less and less friendly to my liking as time goes by as many others have been experiencing too. Although I am not ready to completely exit the platform, I would like to connect with my like-minded peeps on other social networks. I am, by no means, a social media expert. Rather I flounder around, trusting I will make the appropriate connections for the highest good of all there at this time. I invite you to check out

my other profiles via Linktree I am also on Orion, which I have high hopes for, although that is still under development. You may be able to join in its beta stage if you wish by clicking HERE. 

For now, I continue counting my blessings. I am beyond words grateful for my gracious angel hosts. Neither of us anticipated my stay to be this long. While it may have been lovely to be in a tropical location by now, there is no way express my gratitude for the powerful gifts of understanding, caring, encouragement and appreciation at the level I have been privileged.

Love and Gratitude have been ongoing themes in my life. In fact, I believe they make my world go round. Hopefully you also understand how powerful these emotions/ways of BEing are in your world as well. Then you will resonate with why it is essential in almost all my communication. At the risk of sounding like a parrot repeating the same phrase, I reiterate my gratitude for You! The litany of all my generous supporters is endless. Every kind word, every bed, every meal, every dollar, every excursion, every connection, every prayer, every sprinkling of bright energy and intention have been an invaluable part of my adventure. May you feel my deep love and appreciation every time you think of me.

And now some Precious Baby pics to make you smile....

An Exchange Between Two Little Masters

And so my journey continues, one step at a time – barefoot whenever comfortable. Blessings, joy, and magical moments on your journey - hopefully barefooted at times too! Happy Spring….or Autumn if you happen to be reading this from the Southern Hemisphere 💖

*  Noteworthy observation of Joseph Campbell about this, “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned to as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

Infinite Gratitude ~ Infinite Holiday

I was going to entitle my November newsletter, “Infinite Gratitude”. It was going to be my nod to the Thanksgiving Holiday and the fact I celebrate that sentiment every day. I regularly urge others to do the same for so many reasons. Gratitude has an interesting way of multiplying things to be grateful for and there are no words for the state dwelling in gratitude can bring. Then, I decided I would be grateful for giving myself a month off from the technical frustrations my newsletter has brought in the past. Then, I thought about how it really isn’t much of a newsletter anyway. I rarely share current pics of myself, my family and surroundings for privacy purposes. In fact, I wondered – as I have numerous times before – if it was time to simply discontinued my regular posts. While I still don’t know what the future holds, in this literary regard, I do know I am inspired to share a post this month.

Repeat of One of My Favorite Gratitude Images

You probably immediately get the “Infinite Gratitude” aspect but “Infinite Holiday”? I remember, years back, when I first heard friends from the UK and friends from Canada saying they were "on holiday". It took me a short bit to realize they were, in more familiar terms that I was used to, on vacation. Way back when I worked 70-90 hour weeks, I dreamed of being on vacation. As my life evolved, I mused about how off balance the traditional work/vacation balance was. No wonder so many people have numerous ailments – spiritually, physically and emotionally. I decided to make my life a vacation. I wanted to live “on holiday” every day! Well, now I do. It is more of a mindset than a place. Although, I must admit, I have definitely manifested places, most of the time, that others visit on their dream vacation. Even on days I am physically working hard for hours, I regularly look at my surroundings noticing all the things I love about them. I feel appreciation for all the aspects I now have and live that I would incorporate in my “dream vacation”. And, as alluded to earlier, it’s amazing how much being thankful brings about more to be thankful for.

I’d also notice what I loved about celebrating certain “holidays”. Then, I’d see how I could include some of those cheerful, celebratory qualities into my every day. A culinary treat, meaningful music, wearing something that makes me feel good, a fragrant candle, fresh flowers, surprising someone else with a little gift, putting up a fun decoration – the possibilities are….well, infinite. No surprise the silly song from Mary Poppins loops through my head frequently, “It’s A Jolly Holiday With Mary…” Haha.  

Pretty Shell Christmas Trees and Shell Bells accompanied other Christmas themed beach art offered this season. Let me know asap if you are interested in any of these One Of A Kind pieces to brighten your holidays or for a last minute treasure to gift to another. By the way, the little gift embellishment tags double as ornaments/decorations after gift is opened.

 Huge ongoing thanks for your presents/presence in my life. Whatever you choose to celebrate, I wish you heart-felt, joyous holidays. May your lives be filled with love and may you always have an abundance of things to be thankful for. 

I’m Gone…And Then I Am Not Gone!

What inspired this blog post was something I shared on fb. Or rather, a comment it provoked. Mine was, “Physically, I’m on earth, mentally I’m in the galaxies, and spiritually, I’m in a whole other dimension” (by Unknown muses from a mystic). The comment was, “Too bad. The work needed takes place here, in your body on this earth.”

When I was very young, I listened to stories on records - LPs, Licorice Pizza, you know the black round discs – over and over again. I can still hear Merlin’s sing-song voice taunting, “I’m gaaaone……. And then I am not gone!” as he battled Mad Madam Mim in a magical duel. At that point, he’d made himself invisible. The line kinda reflects me too. I am in this world but not of it. I spend much of my time alone and often in nature. On rare occasion, I spend time with people, in brief interludes, but then I return to my solitude. I do not live in the world most people do. I do not subscribe to the beliefs and experiences most people have. That is not my reality. Yes, this is totally by choice – I will choose free will! Some would say I am an ostrich with my head in the sand pretending. Just to clarify…..it is actually my toes 

Black Diamond Sand in Hawaii

that are in the sand – very regularly. As far as pretending, I am seeing the world in its highest possibility. I am also doing what it takes to keep myself in my highest state possible. I choose not to play when people want to draw me into their fear and drama. If they wish to find things to appreciate and

enhance their world…..now that’s a horse of a different color! A while back I learned that when I spend time alone (of course I am never really alone but will use that term for example), I can reach greater positive energetic heights. This is particularly true out in nature – for me, it has to be tropical nature! Coming from this higher or more expanded state, my ripple effect helps lift others up whether I interact with them on the physical plane or in some other dimensional manner. And when I do have in person encounters, those interactions are of a higher quality due to “where I am coming from”.

I love this quote from Alan Cohen. “Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out.” So many humans have been taught and treated the opposite of this sentiment which is part of the reason much of the world is currently the way it is. If more people loved themselves and treated themselves with respect, it would be A Whole New World. A person who loves and respects themselves will automatically love and respect others. Then again, don’t confuse love and respect for doing whatever others want. It is not anyone else’s job to make you happy (or for you to make them happy). That is an inside job.

Art by Daniel Holeman

On a related note, regarding the benefits of solitude – people’s energetic presence can be powerfully positive or just as powerfully negative. Just ask any empath you know. Some people aren’t even aware of their own empathic tendencies. Sometimes they feel, after being around certain individuals - they feel uplifted or they feel drained. That’s empathically relating to, or absorbing, others' energy. There are ways to minimize that for sensitive souls that are overwhelmed by this. One way is to maintain the individually appropriate balance between being out with others and time spent in one’s own company.

Nikola Tesla said, “Be alone, that is the secret of invention. Be alone, that is where ideas are born,” And Albert Einstein, “Be a loner. That gives you time to wonder, to search for the truth. Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living.” I’m not suggesting everyone become hermits – although it certainly may be appropriate for some. But perhaps, you would benefit from allowing yourself a bit of solitude here and there. Maybe you are due for a retreat from being pulled in many worldly directions. A retreat from the demands of your daily life. A sacred time to reconnect with what and who you are.

Speaking of who you are. Everything, and everyone, is energy. If you are interested in energetics and sustainable energy, you may enjoy this video with some positive trends in this area. Cleaner energy and water too! I realize some of these ideas have been around for a while but they are more widely being put into use now. It also mentions vertical gardens. In the meantime, before this trend of the future becomes more common place, you can get your own Tower Garden going with resources here.

I, for one, am feeling gratitude for all the beauty of Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere. Creatures all around are twitterpated and starting new families. If you didn’t catch my previous post, please check out the sweet Bird Family figurines I have for sale. The Hope Egg is fitting now too – for so many reasons. Another Gift From The Sea recently offered is a beautiful Square Apothecary Jar of Citrine/Amber Quartz. Contact for details.

You know, from my previous accounts, I am often alone. However, part of my “mission” on Mother Earth IS being with people. Specific people. Special people I have soul connections and contracts with. Among those close to my heart, is an extension of my ohana in Hawaii. I met, or re-met, lovely Lokelani and her two precious daughters, Ruby and Lily, in 2017. I thought I was going to be assisting another family when a strange turn of events brought us blessedly together. And now, Ruby has a huge opportunity to follow her dreams in a special summer camp in Florida. Of course, her mom and sister would travel with her. That will require a significant amount of money. This opportunity would really make a huge, positive difference for all of them. If you feel so inspired, please support as you can via https://gofund.me/7067faa5 Mahalo!

You may wonder why Ruby’s picture is at the top of this post. The short answer is technological reasons. When I share this post, it automatically features whatever the first picture is I’ve included. I used to be able to choose but not anymore. There might be another way of putting up the photo I’d like but, at the moment, I do not have the technological savvy. Still a bit uncertain too with the mailchimp platform. It didn’t “like” a number of the emails transferred and just decided not to include them. It wasn't able to "successfully deliver" dozens. Also, in the past I’d get a "please remove" request once in a blue moon. Immediately after the initial send from mailchimp, 6 recipients unsubscribed. Maybe they didn’t recognize me coming from a new platform. I don’t know but it brings me back to TRUST! Trusting I will be guided to continue if my musings are helpful to others. Trusting each message will reach the right people at the right time. Trusting there is a higher purpose for everything and things are not always as they seem.
Thanks so much for being part of this interesting journey with me! Abundant blessings in your world too 💖