May feels like expansion. The days lengthen, color saturates, and growth becomes visible almost overnight. In the northern hemisphere, light no longer hesitates—it stays, stretches, and wraps itself around everything. This month’s inspiration brings together May’s birth flower with sacred geometry rooted in natural cycles and renewal. May Map Element Notes Birth Flower Lily of…
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April: Renew
April embodies vibrant growth and joy, celebrating life’s abundance through blossoms and light.
The trail begins again
For the last forty moons I’ve called Hawaiʻi home. Now, at age 60, I’m stepping into my next chapter. There’ll be no fixed address for a while, the only constant will be my sketchbook and the pull of what’s next. In preparation for an upcoming adventure Down Under, three birds have been on my mind….
March: Awaken
March inspires growth and movement, reflecting renewal and bravery through nature’s awakening.
ʻAlawī (Loxops mana)
The ʻalawī, an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the Big Island, faces threats from habitat loss, invasive species, and disease, necessitating conservation efforts.
February: Kindle
February symbolizes a gentle transition towards light, showcasing patience and quiet strength through violets.
Inga J Smith 