Author Archives: Lea Bayles

Are You In-Sync with the Rhythms of Life?

One day when my daughter Juliana was 7 or 8, I suggested she stay home from school. She wasn’t sick, but she was clearly “off”– just out-of-sync with herself. My Mama-Intuition trusted that a day at home to think,  wander, … Continue reading

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Have You Recovered From Lyme Disease?

14 months ago I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. My naturopath believes I actually got it (from a deer tick, which was so small  it was never even noticed!)  over 20 years ago. Yikes. It has been a scary, frustrating, … Continue reading

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Karma is an Invitation to Open Your Heart

Years ago I read a great definition of karma. Pema Chodron, meditation-in-the midst-of-life-master  wrote, “The idea of karma is that you continually get the teachings you need to open your heart.” This has become a guiding principle for me, delighting … Continue reading

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I’m Terrified! (Like Georgia O’Keefe!)

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every minute of my life and I’ve never let it stop me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” ~ Georgia O’Keefe An admirer of Georgia O’ Keefe since first discovering her paintings when … Continue reading

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Instinctual Love of the World: A Potent Power of Midlife Love

What are the unique and potent qualities of midlife love? What aspects of love are we instinctually, culturally and planetarily called to cultivate more fully at midlife? This is something I am fascinated by and am exploring in my life … Continue reading

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A Nest for Your Soul: Meditation and Musings

A Nest for Your Soul Meditation Just as a bird at times needs to create a nest for rest, solace and comfort, for bringing forth new life from deep quietude, so you, at times, need a nesting place within. a … Continue reading

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Essence of Spirit       Sensuality of Body             Transformational Power of Nature  Welcome! This blog explores the dance of spirit and sensuality, the joys and challenges of life in a body and the … Continue reading

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