Elements of Jann’s year,
December 17, 2017
Earth: Upon completing 80
years, I suppose one must physical challenges. Aexpect cardiac ultrasound in August erevealed that my atrial valve will need to be replaced. It didn’t seem to be a problem until I developed atrial fibrillation in October. Taking a blood thinner for th condition has been a see-sawprocess. Started with 10 mg coumadin daily -- too thin; down to 1 mg -- too thick. Every blood check is a surprise. On Nov. 16, I had a cardioversion shock treatment to get back to regular rhythm. Worked well. On Dec. 6, I had a cardiac angiogram which revealed I’m not at high risk. I’ll go to Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute for a consultation the day after Christmas and hopefully to schedule surgery.
Water: The emotional aspect
of my life had its ups and downs. High points were:
* An over-the-top birthday
bash hosted by my sons: threedays at beautiful Lake Nacimiento. I hope all of you who came and/or sent cards and gifts know how deeply touched and appreciative I feel, still basking in the glow. *My 22nd annual retreat with
the beloved wild wise women st year. Icircle near Seattle in July. They staged a delightful “ Dangerous Old Woman” event to start me on my 81 stayed with Sharon Fisher’s gracious family a few extradays to see the awesome .Chinese terra cotta warriors *Three days in September in a
luxurious lodge near Mineral King, with Scott’s and Barry’ s families, including Johnna, who now blesses Scott’s and our family’s life. She and her family hosted us for Thanksgiving, a beautiful feast. Low points were:
*The death in June of Kristin
Knutson, Joan’s daughter ,born the same year as mydaughter Suzanne. We wisewomen celebrated Kristin’slife with stories and bubbles. *The illness and death of my
dear friend, teacher and to grievespiritual mentor, Bob Goings. I sorrowfully wrote his obituary and was able to share in enabling the celebration of his life. This loss helped me previous losses in a moreprofound way.
Air :The mental aspect of the
year was enhanced by joining , motivatinga local book club more reading, and and apolitically progressive women’ Sisters in Law ats huddle, with study of current events to resist the extreme right wing agenda. I’ m reading the moment . Clarissa PinkolaEstes” book, The DangerousOld Woman was my favorite.Have enjoyed studying with Lynne McTaggart online.
Fire: Sage-hood is
essentially spiritual.Throughout this year, I’ve increased in my awareness of how deeply each creature is loved by the Divine Giver of Life. Silence, stillness and meditation have nurtured me. *We who gather at my house
each moon share our joys, sorrows and cares. *Recently the wise women
connect energetically in a scattered circle each night around 9:00. We light candles from Port Townsend to Seattle, to Macomb, IL to Phoenix to Los Angeles to Lindsay to Eugene, OR.. The circle prays for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing for ourselves and the world. May we all be blessed to love
each present moment of our and the hopeprecious lives.. Thank you for being part of mine. With love and prayers for PEACE ON EARTH,
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