Mindfulness
The Search for Solitude and Inner Peace
“Without going outside, you may know the whole world.
Without looking through the window,
you may see the ways of heaven.
The farther you go, the less you know.
Thus, the sage knows without traveling;
he sees without looking; he works without doing.”
~~ Lao Zi, Dao De Jing (Chapter 47)
Greetings to all my precious people!
We are making our way towards a time of holidays and holy days during the next few weeks. So many of our traditions are rooted in gatherings with loved ones—be it family of origin or chosen family—sharing food and drink, space and time, telling stories, creating memories. The flurry of activity involved with the anticipation and participation tends to crowd our schedule, and while we want to be engaged and busy, we still need downtime to rest. While there are many forces influencing our time and attention, we can find solace by turning our focus inward, recentering our energy, and choosing to be present to Life as it unfolds. continue reading
The Need for Solace
“I wish grace and healing were more abracadabra kind of things.”
~~ Anne Lamott
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The last of the Super Moons in 2024 rises this week. The Full Beaver Moon will rise on Friday November 15 at 4:28 p.m. EST, though it is best seen in its fullness at moonrise on Saturday, November 16. That will also coincide with the peak of the annual Leonid meteor shower. It is the last of four consecutive Super Moons that include August Blue Moon, September Harvest Moon and October Hunter Moon. Super Moons occur at perigee: the point when the Moon’s orbit is closest to Earth and so the Moon appears a little brighter and larger than an average Full Moon. continue reading
Cultivate Your Gifts of Presence
“Learn the alchemy true human beings know.
The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given,
the door will open.”
~~ Rumi
Greetings to all my precious people!
These early days of November are unusually warm and sunny, and the tree leaves are scattered along the ground, creating a multi-colored tapestry of Nature. We are in a liminal space—an energetic void—as the constellations of the Universe shift in their trajectory. Pluto is moving out of Capricorn after 15 years of chaos, trouble, and turmoil, and we are now entering Aquarius for the next 20 years. It is no wonder that we are all feeling a bit detached and unanchored, for this is a time of radical transformation whether we like it or not. Instead of feeling frustrated or impatient, choose to be fully present in these moments, for we are being shaped and seeded for recalibration on many levels. continue reading
What do you recognize as Sacred?
“How can I begin anything new with all of yesterday in me?”
~~ Leonard Cohen
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We are now in the month November, with the New Moon phase in Scorpio reminding us to be serious and forthright about every aspect of our Self. If you are feeling a bit unbalanced or unsteady as we march towards the end of this year, recognize this as a recalibration of sorts, and remember to breathe deeply and hold your center. This is part of the sacred pattern in the Universe; transformation is occurring on multiple levels. continue reading
The Magic of the Mess
“Until you make the unconscious conscious,
it will direct your life and you will call it fate”
~~~ Carl Gustav Jung
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The sacred connection between the innate body-mind intelligence continues to beckon as we enter the transitional shifts of the Autumn season. With the end of October on the horizon, the celebration of Samhain (SOW-wen) will highlight the dates of October 31st and November 1st. Recognized as the most important holiday of the ancient Celtic calendar, Samhain marks the end of Summer and the midway point between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice. continue reading
