I sit in a semi lotus position in the Bear Cave, seeking solace to quiet and comfort my anxious racing mind. I know I have come to a place of tranquility, knowledge and wisdom gained over eons. I close my […]
Category: Mountain Meditation
Mountain Meditation: The Great Moose Spirit on River Road
When my husband returned from the Killington dump, he was excited and shared his surprise. “Guess what I encountered on River Road?” “A bear? A beaver? Canada geese?” Something MUCH bigger. “A moose!” he exclaimed. “When I turned on […]
Mountain Meditation: Decluttering for clarity, a lesson from the Bear Cave
By Marguerite Jill Dye I entered the Bear Cave and asked out loud, “Are you coming today, sweet Bear Spirit?” “Yes, my dear. I am coming to bring you good tidings of autumn,” Bear said as he entered. “It’s […]
Mountain Mediation: Gifts of sensitivity
We will return to the bear cave next week for Bear’s enlightening messages, but I’m feeling called to interject some teachings I’ve learned and would like to share. I consulted my Power Animal Oracle Cards for a confirmation. Raven […]
Mountain Mediation: A return to the magical Bear Cave
We have embarked on a magical journey with the hearts and minds of animal spirits. I can’t explain its how and why, but believe it is based on our natural connections. Many things we can’t see are real. Western […]
Mountain Meditation: Connecting with Mother Nature and her creatures
Have you ever felt one with the universe while gazing in awe at the twinkling stars? Have you communed with nature while hiking on a trail through Vermont forests and woods? Have you absorbed the Earth’s energy while standing on […]
Mountain Meditation: The gift of animal sightings, sounds
Editor’s note: This is part 6 of a series by Margeurite Jill Dye. Two days before my surgery, I was aware of more chirping in our yard. Birds have been scarcer than usual lately so I searched trees and […]
Mountain Meditation: Animal sightings and signs part 5
For decades every summer and fall I’ve admired the loon couple on Kent Pond from a distance through my husband’s binoculars. When we bought a kayak I was excited to discover what I see from the water. So I […]
Mountain Meditation: Animal sightings and signs part 4: One lucky duck and Canada Geese
My husband Duane and our Black Lab Luke had a magical experience years ago near the boat ramp in Kent Pond. A female Mallard was caught in a fishline. Duane fetched his trusty Swiss Army knife […]
Mountain Meditation: Killington is for the birds—Hawks, crows, turkeys and hummingbirds
Wildlife sightings and signs part 3 Indigenous cultures throughout the world see animals as messengers from the Great Spirit. Each creature is a teacher of how we can heal and tap into our personal power. At a yard sale, I […]