We have a situation here in the USA which is that the method of teaching reading accepted and used across the country for the past 2 generations - DOES NOT WORK.  They teach children to learn words through the context and not by phonics and learning letters.  There are many shocking reports about this online some which state as many as 40% of public school students cannot read at grade level as of the 4th Grade. 

Rectifying this matter in the schools is beyond my work, but I have…

"When we feel stuck it can be helpful to let go of our resistance to the change that wants to come forth. "

from the Daily Om

Nothing Makes Sense

Sometimes nothing makes any sense

The kettle that boiled off and…

Face of Love

You are the face of love

You're seen in glorious showers

You're seen in golden sunshine…

Soft and Gentle

Gentle days come and go

soft as a butterfly's wing

we're in the flow

Patient waits, a time gate of treasure…

Songs to reflect Wholeness Niamh O'Shea

Niamh O'Shea is a somatic practitioner, writer and artist whose work explores the inner landscape of body and mind. She weaves sound, story and somatic practice into experiences that foster…

I Called Your Name

I called your name seeking comfort

It had been a difficult day

I pulled back, I heard another name

How can that be, a single thought came…

Teddies Have Souls



Our teddy friends have so much to give

To be in our arms, to soothe our hearts

they bring tender moments when friends are apart



Lockie bear is the size of a newborn child

his eyes are deep, his spirit soft and…

Seeded in Nature

Broken Rules

Ahhh, I thought scratching my chin

this looks simple, I wonder if the cat will fit in!

There's room for…

Signs of Summer

there may be rain

but

there are so many signs

of summer

colour that shimmers

with possibility

renewed strength, pulled up

through roots forever growing deeper

rain gives us freshness against the heat

the smell of summer rain feels good

damp pollen doesn't tickle

the…

The illustrations of mystical Tuatha de Danann, poetry and essentially a Codex of radiant Beings in the Legend is now available. It is free to members of this site, if you would like it, please email me (Tara). I was reviewing it this morning, it has a very pleasant calming effect on the psyche in my opinion. I notice my nervous system calms while reading it. Anyway.s Love to all, Tara 

   1st Image below: An illustration from "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran:   …

The Seagull's Cry…

Crystal Clear

Crystal clear, our response was held

igniting opalescence our magic spelled…

A Love that sways with the Wind

Love can fasten facets of character together

it can sway and sigh in rough and stormy…

In-between

She had sailed part way to the island

walked bare foot on the land

Seen what she needed to sea in this lifetime…

Expectation and Reality

Who are we to judge the tree

The tree self plants, so it is free!…

A slice of Burnt Toast

It was time for breakfast, perhaps beans spread on toast

The knife spread the butter, it worked better than most

Raised to the mouth, the entrance of all

We knead another loaf, what! you left it…

Painting and Waiting…