Belly Medicine

Belly dancing is teaching me new ways to relate to my core.

#reverb10: Reflecting Beauty Differently

December 8 – Community Prompt: Beautifully different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. Author: Karen Walrond Being mirrors for each other, let my friends & family answer: “What makes Anna [...]

Motivated by Inner Peace & Harmony

Usually I say: I am motivated by Love. Today I am motivated by inner peace & harmony. What motivates you today?

Written August 2, 2010

Funny how life changes and has plans of its own. I wrote the following passage on August 2, 2010; the day before we learned Dad was in the hospital. The time to prepare for vacation in Maine is upon us. We look forward to going to our second home in beautiful Downeast Maine, living off-the-grid [...]

May 24, 1908

My Grandmother, Mary Louise Lent, was born May 24th, 1908. Today (and almost every day) I celebrate her presence, love, connection with God, and beauty. Thank you Grandma! Namaste, Anna

Today Anna Graduates!

Today is my graduation ceremonyI meditate on my totems to share at our symbol exchangeThese objects represent the gifts I bring to my practiceI gather them into my medicine bag, wrapping them in soft silk I reach for bells to ring at the close of the ceremonyColin tells me that at the ceremony he wants [...]

Today Anna is Ordained

On the eve of Earth day,I am ordained! This evening is my ordination ceremony.Wow!I am blessed and grateful.What a humbling, divine experience this journey is. I choose a symbol that represents the gifts I bringto my service as a celebrant.I will place this sacred object on the altar andshare its meaning as I am ordained. [...]

Rejoice!

‘Tis the time of the year to rejoice in the awakening of Spring! Cheers to…illuminating sunshinegentle, tiny snow drops kissing the earthmajestic, deep purple crocus with saffron heartscheerful, laughing daffodils swaying in the breezeradiant carpets of glossy celadine along the brook’s edgeour secret path to cowslip island and the blue herron colonySpring birdsongkeeping the bird [...]

A New Frequency of Being, I Am

On Election Day 2008I learned that my dear dad, Richard, has cancer. Since then, I have been experiencing a unique heroine’s journey motivated by Love. Perfectly timed and crafted chaos greets me My passage changes direction,travel plans shiftThe compass spins as new dimensions evolveWhat I know dissolves I hold on, I let goI tune in, [...]

Teacher of the Year

I was nominated for Teacher of the Year! This nomination is as good as winning for me.I feel like Teacher of the Year!I am Teacher of the Year in the hearts of many of my students and colleagues. To those who supported me, I give gratitude and blessings to you. Namaste,Anna