For our children to be without imagination and play is the equivalent of imagining birds without wings. This is not natural. Creativity and play is the very heart, soul and essence of childhood. To watch it go missing is heartbreaking and soul crushing.
Spring cleaning is an act of self-care. Taking the time to clean and organize your home can improve your focus, reduce stress and even boost your mood. Plus, the sense of accomplishment you get from a freshly cleaned space is hard to beat.
The experience created a tectonic shift in how I viewed humanity; the privilege of my life and work was wholly reframed. I refer to this trip as “My African High” because it made me realize the incredible luck I had at being born to middle-class parents in the United States.
Canine holistic herbalism centers on the mind-body-spirit connection, and that includes the vibrations we share with our dogs. Research has shown that dogs respond to human emotions, and even take them on physically.
There is a story of the new masculine from a book that was very popular in the 60s. "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Robert Heinlein is about a man from Mars. Once we remember we are spiritual beings having a human experience, what makes a man isn't very different from what makes a woman.
Two important changes occur this spring, and it’s not just the late March eclipse of the Sun. Before March is over, Neptune, the planet of dreams, divine inspiration, empathy and compassion, will enter action-oriented Aries for the first time in more than a century and a half.
It is dark and I am still, my small child arms wrapped tightly around my legs that are pulled up to my chest. The clothes are falling all around me as I sit on the floor of my bedroom closet with the door closed, peering, staring intently out of the wooden slats of the closet door.
Beware the Ides of March? Not necessarily. Following Friday the 14th’s total eclipse of the Moon, Mercury turns retrograde during the wee hours of Saturday morning. Coming so close together it may be difficult to know precisely which event is making an impact.
Have you ever wondered why you feel so good, invigorated, and even fearless, after a nice long walk on the beach or a day out in the fresh sea air? Or maybe it was an exhilarating springtime thunderstorm, a visit to a waterfall, or a hike high in the mountains. Why is that?
What if we were to bring our breathing into conscious awareness, realizing that without it we would be dead within a few minutes? If this consciousness led us to the source of our breath — the plant kingdom — surely our relationship to the plants and trees would change.
If you think stepping away from your gadget may seem beneficial in theory but would be impossible to implement, then this article is for you. The good news is that it’s all possible, one intentional shift at a time.
How often have you vowed to make a change in some area of your life only to find that after a few attempts to establish a new habit you’ve gone back to the old ways? Changes at the margin can become habits, but there are secrets to making them stick.
Countless humans have risked everything and risen up to oppose kings, tyrants and dictators. Here I share lesser known warriors who've boosted my spirits, who inspire me to remember that saints and heroes are simply ordinary folks who clung to their vision of equality, justice and peace, no matter what the cost.
French fairy lore is a captivating tapestry woven with magic, nature, ancient mysteries and stories of beautiful beings known as fées, the origin of the English word ‘fairy’. The characteristics and names given to these entities vary across France, with some being benign, others mischievous and some downright malign.
Language isn’t just about communication; it’s a powerful tool that influences perception, mindset, and how we engage with the world. Even our thoughts carry vibrations, emotions, and intent.
Defining value-consistent goals for using your space can help to maintain motivation as you declutter. Are you clearing off your desk so you can work more efficiently? Making space on kitchen counters to bake cookies with your grandchildren?
Be careful not to stretch yourself too thin. Planning, discipline and persistence are needed if you want your projects to succeed. These qualities are readily available on Friday the 28th, potentially a very productive day to cap off the month.
You can have more moments of calm. More moments of peace. More moments of presence. More moments of oneness with yourself, your family and all your desires in a way that feels good most of the time…and chaotic just a little bit of the time.
I first started to remote view for convenience. Over the years, I have learned to trust my skills and get clearer information. Remote viewing activates all of your senses, while simultaneously fine tuning your relationship to your heightened sixth sense.
Across cultures throughout history, sacred music has played a role in ritual, ceremony, and spiritual practice. Transcending entertainment and performance, these musical traditions are bridges to the unseen, guiding both individuals and communities into states of stillness, connection, and healing.
One of the most popular ways to employ gemstones for any use, protective or otherwise, is to wear them as jewelry. It is likely that the very first stones to adorn our ancestors were chosen because they were believed to be something sacred, somehow imbued with a special quality that offered protection and power.
No one knows why we dream. It stands to reason that dreams have some purpose because nearly everyone dreams, and we dream 3 to 6 times every night, though most people rarely remember them. Within five minutes after a dream, most people have forgotten 50 percent of their dreams.
This new Moon is the marker for the Chinese New Year of the Wood Snake. The snake has been relegated to fear and loathing by monotheism, but is a symbol of Earth wisdom by other cultures. Her home is under and through Earth.
Consciously or unconsciously, we all participate in the subtle dimension of the world. When we are aware of this as a reality, we discover we have the ability, through thought, feeling, imagination, and embodiment, to create a field of energy around ourselves that can hold a spiritual quality such as love, peace, courage, and compassion.
I am a dwarf spruce tree. The hands that planted me did so tenderly. The days passed and turned into years, my branches reaching out and up. I weathered storms, snow, and drought. I never gave up. My branches served as perches for birds to hide from predators and hunt for food.
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