“I have been a seeker and I still am, but I stopped asking the books and the stars. I started listening to the teaching of my Soul.” ~Rumi
- When The Sun Crosses the Equator: Gifts of the Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox marks the arrival of Fall in the northern hemisphere, traditionally seen as a period of change which leads us into the darkness of winter. Acknowledging the coming of Autumn as the arrival of a new cycle literally and metaphorically supports us in living in harmony by the act of taking a moment… Read more: When The Sun Crosses the Equator: Gifts of the Autumnal Equinox - All about Daydreaming: Fun facts, the connection between sleep dreams and daydreams and news from my 2023 IASD presentation
Did you know that humans spend almost half of our waking lives daydreaming or mind wandering? On June 22, 2023 I had the opportunity to present on this topic at the International Association for the Study of Dreams Conference in Ashland, Oregon. My presentation was titled, “What about daydreaming? Harnessing a wandering mind for creativity… Read more: All about Daydreaming: Fun facts, the connection between sleep dreams and daydreams and news from my 2023 IASD presentation - Rites of Passage & the Apocalypse
Words are powerful. Many people have been using the word apocalypse to describe the times that we are living in; a global pandemic, climate crisis, social reckoning, economic devastation, and political turmoil. Apocalypse means: 1. an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale. 2. the complete final destruction of the world,… Read more: Rites of Passage & the Apocalypse - Refuge: Reflections on Caring for the Soul
Giving and Receiving Refuge Challenges ebb and flow, but when they hit, the experience can feel unbearable. The poem, “Refuge,” by David Whyte (included below), depicts the experience of relief from the storm and ends with a curious line: “The stranger’s love is best of all.” Kindness to strangers is encouraged by many world religions.… Read more: Refuge: Reflections on Caring for the Soul - Celebrating the Light: The Symbology of This Moment
Feel the Power! This is a powerful weekend! Today is Juneteenth, and tomorrow there is a solar eclipse (visible in the Eastern Hemisphere) on the eve of the summer solstice. These events are an opportunity for both celebrating and doing some deep work. June 19th is an important day in the story of Black liberation,… Read more: Celebrating the Light: The Symbology of This Moment
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