Wondrous One

1 of my original poems from my collection...
Wondrous One
by Dayna Colvin
Copyright November 2012

Wondrous one, Oh, wondrous one
Where do you fly
To the teetering of the Mountain top
Where the Earth meets the Sky
Beckon thee, I beckon thee
Do you wish to roam
To the Evolution Beginning
Where you call your home
Wondrous one, Oh, wondrous one
I can see it now
Thru the Clouds of the Angel
Thru the Forests of Heaven's Bow
When in doubt, my wondrous one
Come see my Eyes with yours
For, I know now what you call your home
Let it sing and soar to the Shore.

My Gratitude For Being A Wise Healthy Sober Mama

Mother's Day has always been a very special day for me because I celebrated with the 2 most important women mentors in my life, my Mama and my Grandma.  Sadly, my Grandma passed away 20 years ago due to the insidious ugly cigarette smoking addiction that hooked her, and my Mama couldn't process the grief so her therapist got her hooked on big pharma anti-depressant meds.  I miss them both and I feel tremendous painful grief and sadness that my dear beloved Grandma's addiction ate way at her and I feel sad that my Mama can't live without her meds and she can barely talk.  Thankfully, I inherited their beautiful wonderful healing Love and today, I'm a hard-working devoted Mama to my wonderful beautiful little 1 year old baby, Michelangelo.  He's growing into such an amazing, smart, adorable, funny little boy and he's truly magical.  

 

I smile when I look into his eyes and I see my beautiful eyes and smile in him.  Thank goodness, I'm Blessed and strong enough to not succumb to insidious vices and addictions that destroy the body.  Stress and anguish are part of my life, but I'm grateful for the comedy, entertainment, beautiful intimate moments with my dear husband and the sweet fun moments with my dear husband and baby boy to help me get through it.  Booze, cigarettes, and drugs have no place in my life and that will continue everyday that I Honor and respect the red lights of life, as well as my intuitive Inner Voice.  Happy Mother's Day to all devoted, caring, loving, nurturing, hard-working Mamas and may your life be filled with Peace and Love.

Compassion and Respect for Humans and Animals

Does anyone understand the power of the written word for conveying important messages like veganism and organic green living?  Why do people feel the need to share gruesome images of animal cruelty to get their point across?  I'm a writer and I use my writing to raise awareness.  My soon to be completed and published organic vegan cookbook is also a wonderful helpful tool to inspire and help people eat healthier and enjoy living lighter healthy more enlightened living.   When people share gruesome ugly images of animal cruelty on Facebook, it is very off-putting, upsetting, and very disturbing after enjoying the delicious wonderful meal that I worked very hard to make, Respect and compassion go both ways.  You know, on netflix, when something is gruesome, it can be blocked, but not on Facebook.  If I were to post gruesome images of dead  human bodies, I would be blocked.  What is the difference?  

Do we herbivores really want to be known and recognized for the gruesome images we share with the rest of the world or do we want to be known for the positive contributions we make everyday by the choices we make?  I've been a vegan for 20 years and if anyone knows the truth about factory farming and animal cruelty, it's me.  Over the years, I've learned that the best way to convey an important message and raise awareness is via written articles and essays and books.  Reading John Robbins' "Diet For A New America" and Dr. Michael Klaper's "Vegan Nutrition, Pure and Simple" informed me and inspired me to make healthy wise conscious choices and decisions.  I didn't need anyone to hit me over the head, so-to-speak.  I simply needed adequate information with facts to help me make an informed wise decision and seeing my family suffer from ill health contributed to my wise decision.

Enjoy A Beautiful Nature Walk On Earth Day

A wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day is to show appreciation for all of the beautiful living beings that inhabit this beautiful planet.   Enjoying a nature walk and all the magnificent treasures hidden in various little natural nooks is a great way to connect with Nature and all of her creations. 

You never know what beautiful creatures and plants you'll find along the way. The beautiful little frog and the vibrant little lizard scampering across your path are gentle reminders that we share this magnificent planet with countless animal species and we should walk the path with kindness and awareness. The beautiful vibrant flower blossoming out of a mossy rock or a moist shiny meadow is an important reminder that the Earth is covered with vast miles of rich, vibrant vegetation that depends on clean pure air, water, and soil to survive.

Please remember that we humans share this magnificent planet with countless plant and animal species. As sentient caretakers, it is our responsibility to show caring kindness for all living beings. Take a moment to think about how your actions and choices affect Nature and the wildlife. Before you litter the ground, imagine a wild animal curiously exploring the fallen litter and getting sick from eating it. Please remember that the petrochemicals in your shampoo, hand soap, and laundry detergent go down the drain and pollute the air and groundwater.

Please be kind to all life on Earth and use only non-toxic, earth-friendly, biodegradable cleaning products that contain organic plant essences. "The earth does not belong to man. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle

 Images Courtesy of portland.org and iretreat.org

Greenwashing

Has anyone seen the TV commercial depicting beautiful mountains and fabric blowing in the breeze on clothing lines emphasizing the message, the need to conserve?  The camera then pans to a box of the current popular deodorizer that I affectionately refer to as "febcrap" and it emphasizes the need to deodorizer the garbage and keep the air clean and healthy.  This is typical deceptive greenwashing.   Aware knowledgeable people in the organic green movement know that this is deceptive greenwashing and this commercial is filled with lies and deception.  My article, "Air Fresheners vs. Earth-Friendly Aromatherapy," explains in depth how air poisoners merely cover odors and do far more harm than good.  They contain toxic petrochemicals and irritants that cause adverse health problems and pollute the groundwater and the wildlife.  They serve no benefit to anyone, especially Mother Earth.  It's important to do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve and protect the air we breathe and reduce our consumption and waste.  It's equally important to use only those personal care and cleaning products that contain 100% organic earth-friendly plant essences that are safe and healthy and gentle to Mother Earth.  Let's all send a loud strong message to the global corporations that we healthy aware green citizens intend to vote with our wallet and use those products that are safe, healthy, and truly green and we will not support their greenwashing.  This needs to be a growing trend for Earth Day and everyday.

A Special Green Gift For My Readers For Earth Day

Everyday is Earth Day in the lives of organic green people like my family and millions of other across the globe, though we all celebrate a very special Earth Day April 22 and honor Mother Earth in very special beautiful ways.  One of the ways I'm celebrating Earth Day is I'm offering a FREE organic green ebook I wrote as a Gift until Earth Day and with a subscription to my monthly Green Living Newsletter, all readers will receive special information about my organic green ebook and how to receive this special Gift.  Please see information about how to subscribe on the right-hand side bar of this blog.

Here are some great ways to celebrate Earth Day April 22 and everyday:

1. Enjoy a fresh air nature walk and take some quiet peaceful moments to enjoy Mother Earth's Magick.

2. Plant organic heirloom seeds of your favorite plants, plant your favorite flowers, a beautiful healing herb garden, plant a tree.

3.  Enjoy some special quiet moments learning more about Mother Nature and her bountiful medicine cabinet - learn more about garlic, peppermint, sage, chamomile, fennel, dandelion and how they can help you improve your health.

4.  Treat yourself to some of my delicious recipes in this month's Special Earth Day Green Living Newsletter - go vegan, organic, herbal, green for your family's health, Mother Earth's health, and the animals' health.  Everyday you choose a heart healthy organic vegan meal on your dinner plate reduces your carbon footprint and helps you contribute to a gentler world.

5.  Treat yourself to my paperless ebook that will teach you and your family how to green your life and keep a vibrant healthy smile on your face.

There are many more wonderful activities your family can do to Honor and Celebrate Earth Day and Mother Earth, but these will give you a great start!   Happy Earth Day!

My Gratitude For My Talent and Ability For The Written Word

As an organic green natural living writer author, I use my written words to express and convey my important innermost thoughts and ideas.  Natural organic green living is utmost important to me and my family and I express this passionate belief in all my books, articles, and blog posts.  I've been a creative writer since age 10 and I've been told by everyone I know that my writing is special and unique and is a great method to convey and express my thoughts.  This started 20 years ago when I'd take a walk with my husband along the sidewalk for a calming evening to wind down the day and to my chagrin, I'd see dozens of trash cans lining the street filled with things that could have easily been reused or recycled.  This was before I knew the apathy and lackadaisical attitude of the average consumer.  It angered me and distressed me to no end and rather than scream in the middle of the street and throw my fists in the air, I decided it would be best if I expressed my feelings on paper.  The result was three great informative articles explaining the "3 R's" - reduce, reuse, recycle - "Scents: Sexy or Not So Sexy," and "Air Fresheners Vs. Non-Toxic Earth-Friendly Aromatherapy."  

I have always done my best to express my thoughts and feelings in a constructive productive manner.  I admit I still feel angry and frustrated at times, but fortunately I'm Blessed with the gift of the written word and my words always manage to convey my thoughts in a creative healthy manner.  The best part about it is that my readers enjoy reading what I have to say and I receive much positive feedback and gratitude for sharing my knowledge.  This is priceless and for this I'm very grateful.  Thank you readers for caring, your genuine interest, and participating in the positive solution to keeping Mother Earth healthy and green, especially for future generations.  As a new Mama, this is very important to me and every action I take today is to protect my son's health and his future.