Google defines quarantine as “a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere…are placed.” For me, isolation placed me in between fears of the present, my past, and future.

This spring has been and, I think, will continue to be, one of great chaos, change, and transformation.

All of us have a secret world of words - the thoughts and conversations we have about and with ourselves.

I have found it helpful to repeat the mantra, “You know what you are doing. It’s OK. You know what you are doing and there is no wrong way.”

Our work in the earth, and with the earth, helps keep us connected to the earth. We preserve our traditions in growing food and medicine, and by remembering and recording the recipes and remedies that help keep us healthy.

Then I realized that I am the only person responsible for my happiness, and my happiness is the only person's I'm responsible for!

Here in Michigan, surrounded by fresh water was where I learned one of my most memorable lessons on love.

“Being online will never be the same as being in person and being in person will never be the same as being online….”