Friday, May 29, 2015

Natural Guidance

The picture at left shows plants interacting creatively and with a true ability to adapt.

When you feel a need for guidance, look to nature for the best messages.

Plants naturally find the right position, and grow into the shapes that reflect the energy of their chosen spots.  They arrange themselves in patterns that show natural truth, of strength, interdependence, dominance, or adaptation.

Each one of these truths has a time and a place in your life.  There are moments when standing tall is the best truth, and other times when blending in to the moment makes a lot more sense. 



Sometimes independent action is the only way.  Other times, asking for help will bring about a much better result.  No two situations, places, or people are the same.  Take the time to examine what's really happening for YOU in each moment or situation, what's best for all, and listen to what comes to you.

As you go through today, listen to the messages of nature, and know that there is great peace in the movements of life.

All the best,

Betty


 
About Betty:
I have spent over forty years in the back country of Big Sur, gathering experience that I would love to share with you.
 
My service orientation drives my successful food distribution business, and is key in the high quality of my fashion items, known for their originality and quality.  
I have served on various boards and community organizations for many years, including the school board that established an independent school district in this are.  I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the Planning Process for the California Coastal Trail, Big Sur section.  
 
In June of 2015 I will join the Big Sur Multi Agency Advisory Council as local representative. 
 
I am the founder of the Monterey and Big Sur Visionary Life Network.









Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Elemental Energy in Big Sur

The jasmine at left is growing on the west side of my house, and when it blooms the whole yard is filled with a fragrance of heaven. 

It is huge and covers the entire wall with its vigorous enthusiasm, and joyous expression of beauty.

What a great example of the power of cheerful energy it is, twining over itself into ropes, becoming so energetic that it needs to be cut back vigorously each year.

Nature in Big Sur has a way of taking over and going beyond the boundaries people thought would be happening.  It's just part of the terrain, with its steep inclines, hidden valleys, and isolated peaks.  Nothing here is ordinary in any way.

The forces of earth, fire, water, and wind move on a huge scale.  It's not too far-fetched to say that humans are lie an afterthought, here.

We do have the power to think, and interpret, and feel the forces, and Big Sur has inspired many types of poetry and writing.

My experience here has been a catalyst and inspiration for my new book, soon to be published.  It's called "Prevail: Seven Keys to Create A Personal Victory".  It's about taking what there is, and making out of it what you can.  Much as pioneers have always done, I used this point of view to make my life here in Mill Creek, and the book tells about the interior mental and emotional knwoledge that I have gained by my experiences.

You can read about my feeling for Spirit in Big Sur here:

The Voice of Nature Speaks to Your Spirit

Come and visit!
 
All the best,
Betty

About Betty:
I have spent over forty years in the back country of Big Sur, gathering experience that I would love to share with you.
My service orientation drives my successful food distrubution business, and is key in the high quality of my fashion items, known for their originality and quality.  
I have served on various boards and community organizations for many years, including the school board that esatblished an independent school district in this are.  I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the Planning Process for the California Coastal Trail, Big Sur section.  In June of 2015 I will join the Big Sur Multi Agency Advisory Council as local representative. 
I am the founder of the Monterey and Big Sur Visionary Life Network.