Divine Inspirations

Smith River, CA -Wild River Del Norte County (Del Norte County has the most wild rivers in all of CA) I think back to the summer of 2019 when Marcus and I took a kayak trip down the Smith River in Smith River CA.  We live minutes to Jedediah Smith National Forest and we could not pass up a July trip right in our backyard.  So we joined a group of visitors and foresters and kayaked down the Smith River.  All I can say is it was outstanding.  Crystal Clear waters, quiet, and the smell of pine with real live visions of eagles and bears.  The genuine stuff that a veritable river (one that has never been dammed) offers to our planet; to all peoples, mineral, plant, animal and humans.  What a gift.  As I reflect on that trip and sit in my literal backyard with my residential racoon, squirrels, slugs, a myriad of birds, occasional bear, cougar and ancient trees;  I am so honored and filled with gratitude that I am in presence with the aliveness of place....

Adjusting to a Renewed Focus Jedediah Smith Redwood Forest  When I started this blog back in 2019 I was so inspired by so many folks online sharing their ideas and wisdom that I felt compelled to feature gifted folk that I knew and I felt through this blog as well as on my Divine Inspirations Podcast that were awesome as well.  I am so grateful I did because it has been such a joy to connect and to reconnect to amazing creative and beautiful people.  However, during the covid19 experience I had a lot of time to reflect. In fact I was already in a reflection mode during the crest of covid mandated restrictions.  I had over extended myself during the year and was beginning to feel its toll.  Now that I have had approximately a year and a half to myself along with the privilege to have the love of my baby boy Doxie Auggie at my side as well as the quiet moments with my best friend and husband Marcus, I've become much more private.  Perhaps thats the rebel in ...