Themes of unplugging and being off-grid seem to be on high right now for me, which is interesting given it’s Summer and that usually means an uptick in activities or gatherings. And while the latter is true, that is part of why I feel this to be extra important, at least for myself, to balance the energies.

So, there will continue to be more consistent away time upcoming – dips in and out – and it’s feeling supportive to resetting things, as well as exploring where and how I’d like to infuse energy into those things.

This may just be a “me” thing based on my energy signature for this year, yet I do feel how overall-supportive managing our energy and making time for ourselves and loved ones amidst the collective experience is.

Creating our own reality is always available to us and learning how to navigate and master the energies and laws within this experience is something we can choose to partake in, in more conscious and personally delegated ways.

Cause and effect is always in motion, yet we can learn to responsibly and consciously harness being the cause rather than effect and strengthen our positioning on the pendulum of experience in such a way that we always become the desired dynamic of that relationship between balancing parts.

There are so many options available in this experience of The All that can change the way we move through life and the expression of Thought that is ever-evolving with potential.

I’ve been contemplating a lot even with our being away and constantly tweaking things just enough that makes an impact and shift to new levels. There’s always a creative new twist available and fun ways to explore and implement new understandings of Mental Alchemy.

And Summer reminds us of that creative potential blooming forth from all open-hearted nooks and crannies.

This is just a touch-in of thoughts to add to that blooming before we head out again.

It’s too challenging to share the fullness of explorations we each go through, but we can offer pieces of potential through the way we move through life and even what we are moved to share beyond that embodiment.

To recap energy flows here, we left on Summer Solstice and were away through and after the Capricorn Full Moon, with love and union being the focal points of this bright portal entry point.

I don’t know how you experienced these days, as heightened energies can play out differently for everyone, but for us it was a beautiful, very flowing, and supported window with sweet signs all around us from our fur babies in the stars.

We’re so grateful every single day, moment, and for each experience. I feel that gratitude is also a meeting of cause and effect we actively take part in and consciously recognize the synergy of heart alignment inherent within that relationship.

Traveling on our anniversary was a fresh way to activate another layer of newness to our next phase of life and connected journey. Our new baby bunny friend even greeted us on Solstice morning, which was the perfect gift.

With a night flight out, this gave us time to enjoy a hike nearby before packing up and flying away – great nourishment and grounding for travels.

It also gifted me a red tailed hawk cheek feather and both of us a pair of swallowtail butterflies that flew toward and around us, and were engaged in a mating dance, which felt like a sweet celebration of our love day portal.

It’s amazing to me how much every day lately is increasingly so varied and what shows up is an incredible opportunity to explore different ways to work with the energy of it all. I’m finding patterns more fluid to shift and my flexibility of heart and mind to increase in stretch each day. Our capacity for change is far greater than we give ourselves credit for.

It was a whirlwind trip with every moment packed full of preparations, events, big city energy, and lots of people time. This is very different from our quieter life and low-key mountain activities.

We were away because of wedding festivities – attending a rehearsal preparation, dinner, and then a full next day of helping with preparations – we were on balloon duty to fill helium in balloons, tie them together and put them along the path so people could find the outdoor location – wedding, and reception.

Balloon duty was like a clown show with lots of blunders taking place with what seemed like a simple task. Luckily we have a great sense of humor and put aside extra time for execution.

We actually had two weddings to attend on the same day – a virtual one and an in-person one – that were back-to-back.

Somehow they lined up perfectly to enable us to be part of both without missing anything. One wedding was for a high school buddy of Dave’s and the other was for a sweet friend of mine that used to actually live here in Lake Tahoe for a while.

Weddings were a focal point of this past weekend – not just for us. I heard about a half dozen weddings through people I know, but I imagine there were many more because of it being the first weekend of Summer.

A time when blossoming heart energy and eternal love is highlighted, as well as recognizing the connective threads that enrich and bring value to your life through the people around you.

We also got to spend a day with Dave’s dad, step mom, and their rescue dog, Grace, again. It’s been good to see them more regularly and this also helped Grace to remember me and get close again. It was sweet to see her follow me and seek out my petting her. I imagine if we were around a lot, she’d be my best buddy.

Unfortunately, there was no opportunity for seeing anyone else we know in the areas, as we literally were on the go the whole time except for two small windows between events to get in some recharging beach walk time along the ocean – a much welcomed bubble just for us.

Other than that we only squeezed in a super short reading break at the pool before ceremony prep, as well as pool time at Dave’s parent’s house while catching up – all of which were important for us to have to ourselves and to celebrate our own anniversary time together.

We were also grateful to have those moments because we needed a little “quiet” time since we’re not used to so much activity and the big city energy.

Anyway, without going into details, the long weekend went great and although fast, was full and rich.

We were going to be away longer to visit Dave’s uncle, but things shifted to postpone that trip until later this Summer. That brought us back home for a little reset, mountain nourishment, recharge, and time to get a bunch of things accomplished, along with prep before we head off for another long four-day weekend.

While the time away was perfect and great to connect with and be there for everyone, it reiterated to us how much we know where home is to our hearts and souls – here in the mountain forest nestled two miles from Sierra Nevada’s literal crystalline gem – Lake Tahoe.

I didn’t grow up in the mountains, but the mountains surrounding Tahoe reflected my true nature from the first time I entered this realm back in 2006. And although I love all nature landscapes, just as I enjoy every season, and each nurtures and speaks to pieces of my soul and energies that are supportive in cycles of experiencing, there’s an element of vibrational resonance in this landscape that feeds my spirit in the ways I need most consistently.

I also don’t resonate with being in big city energies or mass amounts of people for long periods because I need to be on high all the time to create peace, balance, and be in my own reality, where as in the mountains I can relax and then have more energy to be able to connect with the collective from a fuller well.

I did find it interesting, yet not surprising, that the one and only person at the wedding we attended that was on the exact same page with me in all ways just “happened” to sit down next to me at our assigned table. I only knew two of the people at this wedding, although Dave knew quite a few.

And yet, there she was…my mirror…because we DO create our own reality and CAN create our own reality where ever we go by staying true to our frequency. This is alignment at its finest.

We seemed to be in our own little world talking the dinner away about things I wouldn’t imagine I’d be talking about at a wedding with people I didn’t know, but we were meant to meet and be there at that moment in time to “reconnect”. On top of all the synchronicities, it was quite something to learn that her daughter’s name was that of the Mayan Moon Goddess that’s been so connected to me – so much so I wear her on my back over my heart chakra as a sacred tattoo. There are NO coincidences.

There were so many time stamps that kept happening and at pertinent/key moments, especially the 5:55 and repeating 5’s on our Solstice anniversary and the Full Moon, continued other repetitive number doorways several times a day, signs, nature gifts like more red tailed hawk (hawk being key in my life) and barn owl feathers (my fav owl), as well as ocean treasures including this gorgeous, large, crystalline stone on the beach, and one sneaky little yellow starfish at high tide who peeked out just before a big wave would come crashing over the rocks.

We encountered other messengers like turtle, mallards, seagulls, great blue heron, wild mustangs, white pelicans, a gorgeous red dragonfly with glistening gold on his wings, butterflies galore, and koi fish from start to finish of the trip.

There was even a giant wild rabbit that greeted us on our last night when we arrived to our hotel before heading home. Astrid and all of my bunny loves are always making sure I’m well watched over by their friends.

And the kitty babies made sure we were seeing their smile upon us with our first morning’s latte that showed up with a surprise cat.

We were feeling the love and warm fuzzies, so we celebrated with vegan cake for brunch to kick off continued anniversary celebrations. Hehe!

We each enjoyed our own giant piece. Dave got the chocolate cake.

And me, the strawberry almond cake!

One of the most beautiful gifts was being able to sit twice in the presence of an old, sprawling sycamore – the site of the wedding we attended – that has been growing since 1570 – that’s a whopping 454 year old elder tree!

She was enhanced for the wedding…or rather, she enhanced the wedding.

I just had to get a photo with this Great Grandmother beauty.

And one with both of us framed by her wisdom and eternal love.

There was even quite a perfectly timed send-off on our last night before heading home. As we stepped out of the restaurant with Dave’s parents, right before us was this vision in the sky.

For a second I was excited of the cosmic potential, then we learned from some people who had stopped to watch it fly by too, that this was actually a Falcon 9 rocket sending 20 Starlink Satellites into low-Earth orbit. It had just been launched by SpaceX from the Vandenberg Space Force Base we were in close proximity to. Regardless, our timing was impeccable – much like so many things had unfolded during this Solstice and Full Moon doorway.

I also discovered that every outfit I brought with me, except for my travel outfit of earthen red, was all different shades of blue.

So that blue ray energy – of which has been prominent also in crystals for me – was the energy signature and color therapy that kept me in my essence.

I find that each trip or day, for that matter, calls forth a different color frequency.

This reflects how to stay in alignment and create the focal energy I need or intend.

This trip seemed to be about creating flow, inner peace, calm, and receiving water and sky inspiration throughout the busy elements of life unfolding all around us.

Blue always speaks to me of cosmic connections I have as well, my star song, and of course there are certain shades of blue that are and have always been my favorite color since birth because of their “home” connection.

And just like that, we were back home – although briefly – breathing in the refreshing alpine air again.

And I was greeted by a ladybug that was inside at our sliding glass door to the back deck. I usually have ladybugs finding me on the beach here. So to have one at the house upon return was like she really sought me out to spread her big encouragement and expansion in the tiniest of messenger ways for the heart and eyes that see.

We immediately immersed in a longer (eight mile) and more strenuous hike (climbs 1500 feet and has steep gravel descents) on our first day back where a group of raw quartz finds called out to come home. Not this one below, as it was quite the giant momma, but she gives you an idea of this quartz field.

Even the forest creatures like to recharge with their energy.

So I hauled the ones that said they wanted to come with me down the mountain, tied in my shirt. They felt to be part of a recalibration of energies needed and I later learned the importance of one of them – the largest of the bunch.

The hike was a great way to nourish that serenity of being with matching all-around vibes.

It was a successful and lovely trip and yet being home felt good, even if just briefly before heading out again – a great way to create abundance balance of receiving and giving.

I was glad to see my happy garden getting ready for it’s next stage of flourishing and as soon as we got back I cleaned up Spring’s transitioned blooms to help clear the way.

What was also exciting to see is how the area where the trees were cleared behind the house is really starting to come alive with fresh growth that is creating a meadow and I saw the first signs of wildflowers growing from the seeds we threw there.

Eventually it will all fill in and look lush and faery-full.

I also enjoyed seeing the potted deck plants beginning to bloom with Summer joy and got the idea post-big-hike-lunch on the deck that it was time to implement an idea and create a change.

We have an area to the right of my garden that we’ve kept open and done nothing with yet because we have gone through a couple of ideas that just hadn’t yet landed with us. Next to it, we saved a pile of cut logs and wood slices from the trees out back that they needed to clear for fire prevention. We’ve talked about leveling out this area and creating a labyrinth with garden bed surrounding it, as one idea.

Well, sometimes you just have to seize the moment and do what moves you. After lunch I was looking down at the area and the pile of saved tree parts and a couple of sparkly slabs of stone that were here from when we first got the house. And the moment moved me with inspiration. I took it upon myself while Dave napped to create a simple, sacred circle made of forest elements.

Wouldn’t you know I had just the amount I needed to create this circle around a center with an entry way that also had tree stump seats like the center where one could reflect upon their intention before entering.

It’s organic and mobile and for some reason it came upon me strongly that I needed to create this.

And I had just the perfect large quartz I found that day from our long hike that I brought down the mountain with me to anchor the energy for the seated center one could use to meditate at.

It’s nothing fancy, but I love it and was proud of myself for just doing it. It took me an hour, as I had to remove the bark from the logs since they were not in the best condition, figured out the placement of everything, and then had to discard of the pieces. After our long hike, I was pooped, but felt accomplished and happy with the creation.

It’s like a Druid circle where one can reflect upon their intention at the entrance and then choose to go clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the energy focus – or both – and then sit at the center to meditate. The whole thing creating a sacred space for a moving or walking meditation to contemplate upon things one wants to consciously connect with and create more of, release, integrate, and harmonize in their life.

I had a lizard and a couple of small birds watching me put it together and literally right after it was done the lizard was exploring the sacred forest circle. I saw him seated on the logs and stones. The morning after, a Steller’s Jay was doing the same and I imagine that all the little animals will be visiting it.

I’ll probably add more quartz stones to it when we’re back, as I have many special ones in my office that I found here in Tahoe from our hikes. It will be fun to see how it evolves.

Sometimes you just need to move energy and do something toward an intention to help it out, and even though this may not be a permanent thing, it felt important and sealed in something for the land here and the changes in motion.

And just as ladybug luck greeted us home, frog luck prepared us for the next trip by anchoring in a continuation of that energy.

We’ve been spending lunch time on the deck and a little tree frog hopped out of our couch to greet us. They like to hang out in the couch for some reason. I put my hand down to assist him and he hopped aboard. I took him over to one of our deck pots.

He was content in my hand for a while before hopping off into the plants and reminded me of the past dream I had with the large frog jumping into my hand.

This happened after we’d finished our daily wellness activity – a bike ride this time – where a young adult buck appeared before me.

Dave was ahead on the trail and missed seeing the buck because he came out of the trees after Dave passed.

So, the buck felt to be connected to me.

He didn’t seem afraid, although passed to my right with a few graceful leaps, and then came to rest in the open area to my left to graze while I stopped to watch him.

I loved the soft velvet covering his growing antlers – a symbol of the growth cycle – and his overall reflection of physical and mental vitality, strength, vigor, regeneration, determination, exuberance, adventurous courage, and the promise of fresh beginnings.

The next day it was bald eagle who appeared circling above our heads. They are also very rare to see here, but somehow since my finding that giant eagle wing feather before our trip, I’ve felt like there is extra purpose for eagle to be showing up at this time – and may show up more on this new path unfolding before me/us.

It’s been such a small window of being home, but full of potent experiences wrapped up into it, along with a lot of things we succeeded in accomplishing quickly.

I’m in constant awe of this waking dream we are part of.

And ready to always explore the endless possibilities available.

How about you?

Although you’ll be seeing this post as we head out again, and we’ll be back before the 4th of July and Cancer New Moon that follows on July 5th, I’m feeling the nudge to send out early wishes of renewal, in case things get busy, for what the meaning of freedom, nurturing, and connection is to you that supports your life path.

I am also listening to the loud messaging from the crystal skull and crystal beings that remain from the 6/6 New Moon release, and are anxious to be with their new cocreative partners during this Summer season of blooming potential. And that is to help those connections with a big 4th of July and New Moon Connection Sale.

There are just two crystal skulls and one crystal left – again, some of these have gone through an interesting process of guardian shuffling, which to me always speaks to a rearranging of energy to bring together highest good connections.

Each of them, as always, were offered at discount from their original value when first released. So with the currently extra 20% off, these are quite the offering especially for master carved skulls.

You’ll find these beautiful beings at the link below including an incredibly sparkly, benevolent, and cosmic Dumortierite elongated Skull – a Star Being and Ancient One – (there’s that blue ray energy that speaks loudly), and a stunning, endearing, and ultra harmonizing Unakite Magickal Child. And last, you’ll find a mystical and high-vibed elestial quartz crystal – keeper of the doorways to change. Each one is a keeper of unique energies and experiences you’ll discover as your relationship deepens. I’m always happy to reserve one, too, if you let me know your heart’s desire.

Crystals & Crystal Skulls

And just a heads up – I am still doing sessions in between travels and I’ll continue to offer Intuitive Guidance Sessions at the special discount pricing through 8/8/2024 (8-8-8). Starting at that Gateway they’ll return to their regular pricing. So if you’re feeling to want to work on things and sense a package may be supportive, this is a great time to take advantage.

Intuitive Guidance Sessions

New stuff upcoming, as energy is always moving and change is a constant part of that flow.

May you experience the resiliency of spirit in your daily walk through life.