San Diego River Clean Up

We set an intention offering love and gratitude for a clean and healthy river, and requested prayers from friends and family to amplify our intention. After checking in with I Love A Clean San Diego, we headed toward the river with our bags and trash pinchers. Our first view of the river was discouraging. The water was stagnant, brown, and stinky. I offered organic peppermint essential oil to the spirit of the river.


As our bags filled up with trash, I noticed a different view of the water. There was movement and bubbling stream. I am reminded of the Grandmothers Message, that underneath imbalance is harmony. The presence of the Divine is everywhere. The Divine is in the weeds, which help heal the soil.

At first glance, the river looked uncared for, with stray pieces of wood boards laying around. But in expanding and widening my focal point, the serpentine flow of the river can be seen. The river looks healthy and reflective of the surrounding wildlife.

And I noticed two small dragonflies. Dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and renewal. They represent powers of light and transformation, and the ability to see the truth. They are messengers from the elemental world to seek out parts of our habits we need to change.