Category: Reflections

  • How Nature Reflects Society: Understanding Ecological Oppression

    How Nature Reflects Society: Understanding Ecological Oppression

    A small, harmless frog floated into the thick wilderness, hopping near the banks of a glistening creek underneath jade-colored trees. A gentle wind blew through the air, carrying the scent of damp moss and the light swish of leaves. It spread his slimy green and yellow skin as he hopped around grass puddles onto a…

  • The Hummingbird’s Whisper and Life’s Simple Truths

    The Hummingbird’s Whisper and Life’s Simple Truths

    Years had passed since I retired from the real estate business. Although I enjoyed my time in real estate, I’m grateful for the experiences that shaped my career. I spent a peaceful afternoon in the garden of my Cape George home, drinking tea as I contemplated life after my real estate career. A hummingbird’s quick…

  • Awakening the Owl Within: Finding Clarity in Shifting Sands

    Awakening the Owl Within: Finding Clarity in Shifting Sands

    “If we cannot sing of faith and triumph, we will sing our despair. We will be that kind of bird. There are day owls, and there are night owls, and each is beautiful and even musical while about its business.” ― Henry David Thoreau. Much like an owl’s eyes pierce through darkness, you can serve…