From Root to Bloom by Danna Faulds

Sap is flowing once again

from root to trunk, from

trunk to branch, to every

leaf and bud and blossom

on the tree.

The frozen days

are past. Now is the season

of flowering, when the full

force of energy moves up and

up to manifest its destiny.

It is everything to me, this

new life spraining forth from

ash and compost, this chance

to nurture, weed, and prune,

to patiently receive the

miracle that blooms as if

no force unearth can

turn side its beauty

Can you feel it within you too?

I am back from 10 glorious days at Kripalu assisting in the 300 hour Special Populations teacher training module. Being there as Spring unfolded was very special…. and to witness the unfolding, learning and growth of the Sangha was a joyful experience.

Let me float here awhile ….

26 responses to “* Spring at Kripalu”

  1. Thank you for these lovely photos, Val.

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    1. Thank you Jill. It really was my pleasure 🙂

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  2. Great post! Welcome home Val. It sounds like you had a wonderful time, the pictures of unfolding spring are truly beautiful and serene.

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    1. Thanks Tiny. I spent a lot of time walking gently as every changed around me…. Its good to be back and enter this space gently too 🙂

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  3. Love the forsythia. Float on!

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    1. I am that I am …
      😌

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  4. Dear Val, I thank you for allowing me to float along side you for a few moments as I absorb the views and drink in your words.. What a wonderful experience your 10 days must have been..

    Enjoy your week when your feet finally come down to Earth 🙂 Hugs ❤
    Blessings Sue x

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    1. Thank you Sue for joining me here 🙂

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  5. Val! I’ve been to Kripalu! This makes me very happy, knowing that we have both been there. I love seeing spring through your eyes.

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    1. Thank you Ann. I makes me smile to think that you have been there too! May you continue to heal and be the exception to the rule 😍

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  6. so wonderful to retreat
    & be treated
    as the treat
    you are 🙂

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  7. Looks beautiful Val, how wonderful to have this time. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Karen. Its so great to be able to share. xo

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  8. This is lovely, Val – the words and the photos. I especially adore the one with the path and the yellow flowers. So glad your days at Kripalu were so glorious, it’s wonderful to have you back in the blogosphere. x ❤

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    1. Thanks so much Julie 💛

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  9. What a wonderful time of year to be there. And this warm spell really made things pop up out of the ground. Settle in easy… 🙂

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    1. Thanks Eliza. It certainly popped! I arrived in the grey and left in the green 💚

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  10. YES!! I can feel it within me too Val! ❤
    Diana xo

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  11. Val…it’s so good to see you and what a wonderful post here to celebrate rebirth!! I can feel such a beautiful peaceful energy here…very nice!! 🙂 Many blessings ♡

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    1. Renewal is good 🙂 Thank you Lorrie!

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  12. Great post, I’m glad you’re back and had a beneficial time!

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    1. Thank you Kate. I am renewed … smile 🙂

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  13. so serene, beautiful post 🙂

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    1. Thank you Neha 🙂

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