"Earth Dance" © 2011 ~ watercolor by Carol E. Fairbanks

"There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother love ever showing itself whether recognized or no, and however covered by cares and duties."

                ~from John Muir's Journals - cited in Wilderness World of John Muir, edited by Edwin Way Teale (1954); and A Passion for Nature by Donald Worster (2008)

                                     Love Your Mother

The mountains, with their ascending challenge, are at a distance, the sun is rising brightly over the horizon, and I have my colorful dancing boots on!  As I move to the dance of life, my eyes are focused on what wonders the day will bring.  Connecting to mother earth with the rhythm of my feet, I feel a confidence in the part I play in the design of the day. Wrapped in a dress that is the color of pure love, I twirl to the sounds of creation. I am in harmony with the song of the earth, and my being here adds to its prophesy of goodness.  I feel the energy of "wild nature" expressing through me, as my compassionate mother nurtures my body and soul. My passion for living connects me more fully to the network of all life, as I celebrate the enduring music of my ancient mother.  She sings her never ending song of miracles, and rocks all of her children in the bosom of her protection.

Have we forgotten to listen to her earth music? Are we ignoring the cries of mother earth and forgetting the part we play in maintaining balance?  We all should dance more on the land that was created for joy.  We need to let go of our cares and duties and awaken the wild nature within each of us that longs to spin and twirl to the rhythm of life. Together we can "dance" forth the goodness and wholeness we long for. Our mother is inviting us join her in bringing balance and healing to our special blue planet. Will you accept?