These priniciples were important to Deirdre and she tried to live her life in accordance with them.
 

Native American Ten Commandments 

The Earth is our mother, care for her. Honour all your relations. Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit. All life is sacred, treat all beings with respect. Take from the earth what is needed and nothing more. Do what needs to be done for the good of all. Give constant thanks to the Great Spirit for each new day. Speak the truth, but only of the good of others. Follow the rhythms of nature, rise and retire with the sun. Enjoy life’s journey, but leave no tracks.

“It ended, her body changed to light,

A star that burns forever in the sky.”

  

Deirdre Murphy began life as a precocious and energetic little girl, with the pioneering spirit of a true explorer.  With extraordinary curiosity and drive, she pursued many interests throughout her life, including track and field, horseback riding, motorcycling, and flying planes.

She had an artistic eye and showed exceptional talent for sewing, photography, painting, sketching and picture-framing.  Deirdre was known for her love of language, articulate speech, her quick mind and ready wit. 

Deirdre was very much in sync with the natural world and derived great pleasure from hiking, camping, ice-fishing, sea-kayaking, geocaching, or any activity that brought her closer to the wilderness.  Deirdre was always happy communing with animals and found great solace in her pets. 

Deirdre’s most important legacy will be the memories of her irrepressible charm and creative spirit, which we all carry with us.