A Place of Welcome

Somehow this tree seems to invite you to climb up and nestle in its maze of roots or the crook of all its branches, up against the heart of its massive presence. You couldn’t make a home there, but you could certainly feel at home.

Who or what makes you feel welcomed and embraced?

Magic Things

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
― W.B. Yeats

When has something that once seemed ordinary later come to fill you with wonder?

Looking for Signs

Many of us see signs in everyday life—signals of blessings or warnings of potential danger. But those signs never come with lettering. They don’t actually say “stop” or “yield.” The message we take always comes from inside.

When have you received something that you took as a sign?

One Part

“I find I am constantly being encouraged to pluck out some one aspect of myself and present this as the meaningful whole, eclipsing or denying the other parts of self.”
― Audre Lorde

What part of your identity do people most often notice? What part do they most often overlook?