Respect for the Earth

The old people share that in the Spring, we have an opportunity to learn the teachings of Respect and Love for the earth.  In this teaching it is important to take only what is necessary, as well as to contribute to the process of renewal–not only of the Earth,...

New Life and New Growth

If we are mindful, we notice Spring life in the buds on trees, and the fresh shoots of new plant growth which will provide medicine and nourishment for us and for the animals.  As the days get longer and warmer, we are waking up too. The bright, warm sunny days lift...

Birth and Rebirth

The old people tell me that spring is the time when animals and birds will be having their babies. It is a time of renewal and rebirth.  For two- leggeds, spring is a time to choose new goals and to work with renewed energy to make a positive difference in the time...

ThunderBeings

This is part of a new series of mindfulness prompts that are based in Métis teachings. Each weekly post will be an image specifically designed to fit the lock-screen on your phone. The idea is that you can make mindfulness easy, effective and beautiful all at the same...

Deep Planting

This is part of a new series of mindfulness prompts that are based in Métis teachings. Each weekly post will be an image specifically designed to fit the lock-screen on your phone. The idea is that you can make mindfulness easy, effective and beautiful all at the same...

Frog Moon

This is part of a new series of mindfulness prompts that are based in Métis teachings. Each weekly post will be an image specifically designed to fit the lock-screen on your phone. The idea is that you can make mindfulness easy, effective and beautiful all at the same...

Spring Fever

This is part of a new series of mindfulness prompts that are based in Métis teachings. Each weekly post will be an image specifically designed to fit the lock-screen on your phone. The idea is that you can make mindfulness easy, effective and beautiful all at the same...

New Spring Teachings

Across the prairies, life is unfolding a little bit differently than it has in years past.  I hear the voices of chickadees and crows setting their boundaries as they always have, but the voices are a little clearer this time without the usual hum of traffic in...

#MetisMindful Spring Preparation

This is part of a new series of mindfulness prompts that are based in Metis teachings. Each weekly post will be an image specifically designed to fit the lock-screen on your phone. The idea is that you can make mindfulness easy, effective and beautiful all at the same...