Celebrating the Solstice @ 60

We are at the Russian River grooving to nature at the Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center. Rose early for an 8 AM breakfast and then to Qi Gung to awaken the chi and bless the world with its abundance. It is summer time, a time for heart-- love and grace and gratitude.

As I stretched I heard a humming over my head-- It was a hummingbird and a dragon fly. I didn't know what I was hearing but it felt special. I don't think I have ever been confused for a flower. Red kerchief and a red tank top, it was a special affirmation on a special day, the summer solstice.

Back in the Bay, there is a special concert tonight at Golden Gate Park, Botanical Gardens. Sly Stone, Gerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane and other artists from 1968. The photosynthesis light show is also going to be pretty phenomenal as these artists rock the earth, shifting the axis towards good, harmony and peace.

We stepped into sacred space this morning--old growth redwoods 100s of years old, then on to other spaces strategically cultivated for peace and prosperity, the prayers blowing overhead-- the chimes accompanying whispered thoughts as they flew by.

The wind sounds like waves brushing against the shores not too far away-- Salt Beach and other places along the vast Pacific Northwest coast along Hwy. 1.

Sacred Circle 1

Umoja or Unity: Reaching for the light

Same Goal

Approaching the Grove

Retreat Center Offices

It's a Family Affair

Perfection

Solitude

Peeking through the doorway

Climbing through

Arriving on the other side

The Space Between

Strength

Reflection

Contemplation 2

Wooded Earth

Isn't she lovely

What shall I cook up? Hum.