August symbolizes purposeful growth and movement as energy shifts in late summer, emphasizing courage, resilience, and trusting in existing momentum.
Author: Inga Smith
I'm a nature artist and community educator....this is a scrapbook of my life’s explorations.💜💛💚
Quiet Places
Our first stop driving west wasn’t a scenic overlook. It was a quiet cemetery outside Asheville. I have no memory of my father, and I wasn’t sure why my journey needed to start here. I’ve been told my father was brilliant and handsome, but he led a tragic life. He died young (at 35) in…
July: Abundance
July feels collective. Summer is no longer just growing—it’s producing, offering, sharing. In the northern hemisphere, warmth settles in fully, and life moves outward into community and connection. This month’s inspiration centers on abundance and interdependence: how nourishment is created through many small shared acts. July Map Element Notes Birth Flower Larkspur Symbolism Openness, lightness,…
Goodness exists
As I’m approaching the end of a recent and, frankly, totally disorganized trip, a dear friend of mine sent me an unrelated text: “Goodness still exists in this crazy world.” I love this statement, especially coming from someone who has faced nearly a decade of challenges and still manages to be a source of joy,…
June: Unite
June symbolizes growth, balance, and partnership, reflecting relationships through art and nature’s light.
May: Growth
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…
Inga J Smith 