Lunch in Crotch of a Tree

Finally usual winter weather in temperatures and cloud cover.  Although for that matter, these past two weeks  have been more like growing up in New England and living in Moscow, ID, the one winter.  Long stretches of grey days that meld into one another.

Watching the squirrels has been entertaining to say the least.  They are quite fat as viewers can see.

We have personal energy that we can use to benefit people rather than take them down through gossip and put downs.

So, I know my mission.  One I have been pursuing for a year now. Something I can offer one Reiki session at a time.

900 miles of wind

For more than a day and a half, the wind has roared out of the northwest.  At one time I counted five vertical lines of pressure from west to east across Iowa.  At four millibars difference for each line that is about 20 millibars difference from Sioux City, IA, to Davenport.  No wonder the winds have been so fierce.  And, at an average of 25 miles per hour for more than 36 hours that is 900 miles of wind!  The leading edge must be on the East Coast now.  Our pressure now is about 1033 millibars. Very high and the calm is on its way as cold air descends on us.  Weather is so amazing.

Rich and I walked the upper portion of the Sac and Fox as he does the vestibular exercises to rid the lingering effects of vertigo.  I am vibrating at a higher frequency and sending Reiki to various people in need.  Very clear “wake-dream” ‘You have an important job to do.”  Then something like,  “Talk with them.”  Then, the powerful knowing was gone.  So, OK. Hmmmm.  Be open. I am in a different place and the labyrinth and Reiki have helped.

Friends over last night for an indoor New Year’s Eve wiener roast.  Not the indiscreet congressman, but the “dog” food.

1080 30th St Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

Peoples People contemplatively walk the R3 Labyrinth

Under a party sunny sky and mild day with a brisk south breeze several Peoples People joined The Reverend Tom Capo and me to walk the 1080 Laughing Labyrinth, which is also the R3 Labyrinth – Recovery, Rescue, and Remembrance.

Rich installed both the bell and the bench in the past few days and do they look good!  And, feel right in a process of “completion” which is to say – never complete but working toward some “end.” I will alter the outer circle by moving some plants and including the second bench within the boundaries of the 1080 Laughing Labyrinth so pilgrims can sit and still be encompassed by the labyrinth.

Tom and I explained some elements of what a labyrinth is; Uni-cursal so one way in and the same way out;  You cannot get lost; Some details such as the flags on the green sticks mean to turn and mind your head closer to the magnolia tree as the branches are low; Ring the bell as you enter and leave to signal to others and set yourself in the mode of walking and leaving; If you care to share some thoughts I would be honored to put in the blog; We offered a feather to take, walk with, and either leave in the labyrinth or take home.

Things I noticed:  BP was contemplative after and took time to journal and has said she will pass on some thoughts.  MC had the same thought I did – to do this seasonally – such as Solstice.  She added that she liked the objects in the labyrinth – the rocks, plants, sun dial – and suggested I gather and put in the Labyrinth seasonal objects such as pine cones, garlands, luminaries.  What a great idea!  So,others said they would contribute, too!

At the Center and Centered

AW made his way to the first bench and sat.  That is where he needed to be.  Later he and TC met at the bench, talked, and AW finished the walk making his way to the center.   Tom centered himself with a turkey feather before entering.  When he exited he commented that the Labyrinth is not just “natural” but also “life.”  He went on to explain how as he walked he was distracted at times, liked the water in the bird bath, bumped his head on the tree branch, and “got lost.”  Concerned I asked for more explanation.  He was not exactly lost, but so concentrated on the walk that when he got to First Bench, he thought this was

"Lost" but not

a “dead end.”  Even though he knows labyrinths and that they lead to the center and back out.  So, he sat and thought, and looked around.  Then, he saw the path in front of him and went on and safely back out. RG was reflective and appreciative.  KD walked confidently in and out even though she said she had little knowledge of labyrinths.  CK was quiet and seemed moved.

In the evening just before I went out to walk the Labyrinth myself, I wondered who can I share this special day with?  I thought of Nancy right away.  Just a few minutes later, she called!  We talked a long time.  She started with the news that Grandpa Joe (Sandi Ohlen’s dad) had died on 11-11-11.  Well, that explained my 4:00 a.m. dream that a soul has slipped away.  Be at peace.  !!!  We explored many topics and I told her I would send Reiki healing for discernment for

A pilgrim left the Turkey feather in the magnolia tree.

the greatest good for all involved.  After we hung up I walked the Labyrinth in the dark.  Contemplative and trying to center and ask for healing for the Ohlen and extended families, discernment for Nancy on how to approach her concerns, and openness from the families.  When I reached the Center I sent off this Reiki healing with Gabriel and Michael/Michaela.  Then, I realized sending a condolence message to Sandi via email was right.  And, I wrote a letter on paper to mail, too.  Then, I knew my part was done.  I felt lighter and confident.  I have done what is necessary and what I can.

Many synchronicities from the Universe this week.  Looking forward to a Reiki session with MT.