This is the title of a profoundly beautiful poem by Ursula K Le Guin. Part of her last collection of poetry, she gathers a lifetime of wonderings in these words: HYMN TO TIME Time says “Let there be”every moment and instantlythere is space and the radianceof each bright galaxy. And eyes beholding radiance.And the gnats’ … Read more
Given the current climate challenge, I decided against ‘opening the floodgates’. However, there is something gloriously abundant about slowing down, being quiet and appreciating hope and joy. Especially when we become more connected with each other and this astonishingly beautiful earth we call home. We start to notice shifts. Our way of seeing stretches wide … Read more
This may seem a strange question but bear with me. If we only ever approach who we are and what we can do from the premise that we are not enough and we need more, then our narrative is limited from the outset. What would happen if we swopped our storyline? And what would an … Read more
Bramble leaves are the first to change colour. I love the richness of the hue. It makes up for the months of being snagged by thorns! And here, in mid-September, we seem to be coming into an abundance. Yes, the glut of blackberries, many left for the birds and alpacas to munch. And the arrival … Read more
Life is bursting out here in the valley. I love these early signs of renewal and regeneration, especially those that appear ‘over the top’ (is that just an English phrase?) Exuberance: the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness Isn’t that wonderful? These willow buds are just that, and somehow, we need a … Read more
What holds us back? Is it wondering whether we have anything left to give? Concerned that we might be taking someone else’s turn? Or is it that being open signals we’re ready, and we feel far from that today, thank you. But here’s the thing: possibilities are waiting for us to show up every day. … Read more
Is a posture, a way of seeing and being in the world, which changes everything. And because abundance is neither possessions nor a right, it’s not compatible with control. It’s a gift to enjoy and to share.
Are we waiting for the one, the right seed to plant? It can be tempting to wait for the perfect seed, the one that’s going to yield the most fruit and be the strongest version of itself. But this isn’t how nature works. Neither should we.
There I’ve said it. I know you know it, but it’s hard to acknowledge because it means letting go. Not just of the tough stuff that drains us to the last – and some, or the rough stuff that doesn’t fit well, which we know is meant for someone else anyway. But it’s also the … Read more
Standing by the lakeside with the sun on my face and breeze on my cheeks, I watched dragonfly darting across the water. It’s days like these when the curtain is pulled back, and we get a glimpse of the sheer abundance of the world around us. Yes, I am aware that I have the privilege … Read more