Mother's Nature Journal: Coming to our senses (and a new sense of equanimity and community).

Autumnal Equinox 2015

This is a picture of our suzuki violin lesson on Orcas this morning.  E.P.'s violin teacher turned him out to pasture when the confines of the studio tipped his scale - at about the 15 minute mark.  The chores got done.  The goats were happy.  And, E.P. made it to school late, a bit smelly, wet - and....regulated. (phew)

After a summer of stuffing my intellect with information about sensory "issues" I am ready to fall into the experience of embracing what we've got.  On this island I've seen already how willing our community is to catch, embrace, and help hold you up - all of you - however you come...the uncomfortable and challenging bits and all.

This autumn I am ready to trust in the power of this place and, like the leaves, let go....