We are living in very difficult times, times of great uncertainty. I can write about all that is wrong in the world today, but I think that at this moment, we need to have hope, so I would like to begin this blog with a parable from the Native American tradition.

A long time ago, before anyone can remember, the peoples of Earth lived in harmony with each other and with all of the Great Spirit’s creation. But gradually, they separated themselves from the oneness they knew, and the elders became greatly concerned because they understood that the gift of living in harmony was no longer being followed. They gathered in Council and decided to gather up this gift and hide it until the people were once again ready to receive and respect it.