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Nurturing Spirit One Moment at a Time

Hi, I’m Chris and I’m a mom to two small reenchanters in training, ages 2 and 5. My oldest is a “giant” in many ways…confidant and curious about the world and the way that it works. He envisions intricate building designs and is able to physically create what he imagines. His is complex and fascinating to those who love him. His questions come in waves, one after the next: “Why do we have blood? How is it made?  Why is honey sticky? Why are our eyes moist? How did the Earth from? Let it be said that Google has become one of my very good friends. My second child, a girl, is lively and spirited. Her energy is magical, joyful and delightful. Cats, owls, cookies and saying the words “me do it” are some of her favorite things.

I discovered the reenchant planet earth movement a long time ago, but I didn’t have a name for what I knew to be true and right. Once I found Marilyn and the ReEnchant Planet Earth movement, I realized that the principles I abided by in my own life and those that I envisioned teaching my children mirrored the philosophy that Marilyn had taken the time to put into words.

Like all of us, I work hard to teach my children to treat others and the earth with care, concern and respect. Some days, I feel like all of my hard work is paying off. Sometimes, I feel like it’s too hard and want to quit living so consciously and mindful of the consequences of my actions.Yet, all too soon, I remember that everything I do creates a ripple…maybe it’s immediate, perhaps I won’t even be aware of it. And that’s when I take a deep breath and keep teaching.

So I invite you to take a walk with me and my family as we travel the reenchanted path. It may not always be the easy path to take, and I still make mistakes but it’s the right path for us…filled with love, compassion and respect for each other and for the earth.

Stay tuned for my next blog when I talk about how to consciously navigate a child’s temper tantrum.