February 16, 2026

May fear be replaced with understanding,
and may misunderstanding never again become a reason for violence.
Bhikku Pannakara

Peace be with us,
Judith

February 15, 2026

May every person be heard, respected, and protected,
regardless of their race, their background, their faith,
and the language that they speak.
Bhikku Pannakara

Peace be with us,,
Judith

February 14, 2026

May every nation live in safety, stability, and dignity,
free from fear, chaos, and unnecessary suffering.
Bhikku Pannakara

Blessings of peace,
Judith

February 13, 2026

Walk for Peace. Their journey to 2,300 miles is complete. But the energy of peace that emanated from those venerable monks is still present and palpable. So many are saying that just being in the presence of the monks changed their life. A dear friend who was able to see them in person described the altered state of consciouness as being monk drunk. A powerful recalibration event for thousands. And in that emanating vibration, for all of us.

A consistent message of the monks throughout the walk was one of breath and breathing. Attending our breath and coming back to the present moment. For this moment is all we really have. And in this moment, grounded in peace, we are ready for right action.

I’ve been wandering through my files for graphics to share. And find that many are aligned and resonant with some of the ten prayers offered by the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara. In the next days I will share some of those. Beginning with his message about breathing. Indeed, in breathing we stay grounded in the storm. Grounded in the possibility of peace.

May we breathe the winds of change. 

Blessings,
Judith

February 12, 2026

We’ve owned the cottage in rural western Ireland for ten years now. We call it a cottage because of it’s quaint demeanor. But it’s really a four bedroom house. Recently, within the astonishing horrors of this current administration and toxic political climate, many have wondered if we plan to move there. Others have suggested that living there could be part of their escape plan. 

I totally understand. Ireland. The land, the people, and the culture, are salve for the soul. And right now our souls need a healing salve. Although the idea of moving there has crossed our minds, it’s been only a fleeting consideration. And the answer is always a clear ‘no’. I appreciate and honor others who have made the move. It’s not a judgement. It’s just our choice.

Yes. We live in treacherous times. And in these times, we are called to deeply consider who we are. As a people. As a nation. And from that consideration there is clearly a shift happening. There is a shift, a recalibration, as people claim and manifest their values of compassion, justice, love, and peace. The energy is palpable.

We are in the fires of deconstruction and transformation. And perhaps this nation as we have known it will burn to the ground. Yet there is already a phoenix stirring in those flames even before they become ashes. A phoenix of possibility and promise. A phoenix grounded in humanitarian values. A phoenix ready to take flight. A phoenix of recalibration. 

The phoenix is a mythic creature. These are mythic times. We are called to be mythic. To hold fast our values and principles. I choose to stay right here and give my energy, my prayers, and my voice to this rising recalibration.

Together we can do this. Together we got this.

Blessings of power and promise,
Judith

February 4, 2026

We are now living in this time
where the old ways of division,
disconnection and imbalance
are beginning to dissolve
and something new
is about to be born.
Hopi Prophecy

There are many prophecies about these times. And there are many ancient voices and writings to guide us through. Mystics and spiritual masters among them. They offer sanctuary in this storm. And they offer hope as we walk the way of truth and love.

Beannacht,
Judith