Tag Archives: healing

Coincidence or Providence

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Susan

NOTE: For some reason, FB will not allow me onto its site anymore. This may be a glitch of some kind or it might be a message from the Universe, but I’ve decided this: I’ll do my best to get … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in an Insane World–Part II

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Susan

Sheesh, it took me a long time to get back to this! So, twenty-plus backyard swarms, tomato harvests, bird rescues, bee rescues, and many months of watering later, I am here to continue my reflection on finding balance in an … Continue reading →

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TURKEYS AND TURNINGS

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Susan

It wasn’t supposed to happen quite like this. That is, I didn’t expect summer to streak by like a comet. Last I remember I was in an all-out effort to keep Wiley, the wild turkey, alive and on earth at … Continue reading →

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“HAVE A PRODUCTIVE WEEK…”

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Susan

These were the words of the flight attendant as we all prepared to disembark the plane following an uneventful flight to the coast. I’ve taken a week away to come visit my mother on the north coast of California. And, … Continue reading →

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SEND GOOD JU-JU TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER, CARLA JO

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Susan

Carla’s story touches me deeply. Her journey so very clearly and achingly demonstrates the difference between a healing journey and a curing journey. Carla, we are sending good ju-ju your way! Hello Susan, I love the page where people can … Continue reading →

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MORE GOOD MEDICINE

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Susan

Stephen Levine (author, meditator, and really far-out, cool fellow that I had the pleasure to meet once) says ,” Healing is the growth that each person seeks. Healing is what happens when we come to our edge, to the unexplored … Continue reading →

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CROW MEDICINE

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Susan

A few years ago, I wanted to write a book about healing called, “The NATURE of Healing,” which would include nature and  animal symbolism and practice in the healing journey. My publisher was not interested, as books about healing don’t … Continue reading →

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Connie, the Animal Artist

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Susan

Connie was my illustrator on “All My Relations” and “Heart in the Wild.” I love her work, and I love her. Talk about a gentle, child-like spirit! I’m pleased to introduce you to her work—contact her, get an animal portrait! … Continue reading →

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Dr. MARILYN

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Susan

Hi Susan, I’d love to be part of your community – how can I resist – a community that shares my love of dogs and  cats, horses, woodpeckers  and rats! I’m  Marilyn. I’m a holistic veterinarian with a house call … Continue reading →

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MAPLE MUSINGS: THE STORIES WE TELL

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Susan

NEWCOMERS! Welcome to Maple Musings, my monthly letter. Some of us have been visiting here together for several years now. Maple Musings is a family of Kindred Spirits, so to speak, and a place and time to ponder where and … Continue reading →

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