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Reflections on the Wheel: West to North

Posted by in Medicine Wheel, North, November 2014, Reflections on the Medicine Wheel, West

Since I last wrote, most of our leaves have fallen and carpeted the lawn in color.  Neither Darrell or I feel particularly inspired to rake them up, in fact, it’s kind of nice to hear them crinkle and crunch underfoot as we tromp around the yard. I couldn’t help noticing this week as I perused the garden that the calendula was still in bloom.  I was struck by its golden flower which stood out in stark contrast to the rest of the landscape which has browned and withered.  Some plants,…read more

Reflections on the Wheel: West

Posted by in Medicine Wheel, October 2014, Reflections on the Medicine Wheel, West

As I was driving through the hills of Pennsylvania this weekend, I nearly swerved off the road trying to take in the beauty of the changing leaves. Every once in a while there was a swirling dance of leaves that spun through the air, danced across the road, and gently joined the others that had already taken their “leave.” In many traditions, autumn is the season associated with the West on the Medicine Wheel and it’s no surprise. After months of tending to watering and weeding, we are blessed with…read more