Mindful ritual is an important aspect of daily life. It is centering, and it transports our consciousness to realms of expanded possibility. Many spiritual traditions emphasize ritual—it is a matter of connection to what powers us, inside out. As far as a morning...
“If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects.” ~ Anais Nin Nobody has any time these days. We’re so busy, rushed, and over-occupied that it’s difficult to have a mindful connection with the things that truly matter. We spend a lot...
“We don’t set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people’s hearts.” ~ Pema Chodron The thing I love about vegans is their absolute compassion for all creatures. Okay, maybe not...
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ~ W.B. Yeats It’s no secret that faeries are part of our lives here in Middle Earth. I’ve been working with elemental beings in my garden for years. My first encounter with...
In days past, I mean centuries ago, in some cultures, boys were left in the care of their mothers/women of the tribe, until the age of seven. Up until that time, they were nurtured in mystic knowledge, music, artistic expression, love of nature…you get the...