Less is Better

Three rules of work: Out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. — Albert Einstein With Mercury in retrograde, pushing forward with business as usual can be difficult, if not problematic. And now, in the in the deep of Winter, I am suggesting that we adjust accordingly … Read more

Cultivating Laziness

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. — Lao Tzu As the powerful perigee Moon of January wanes, we are invited to simplify and attune to the Winter’s quiet around us. Of course, if you are in … Read more

Ceremonial of Quietness

As I watch the stars of evening, and in the morning open my window toward the east, I shall observe the Ceremonial of quietness of heart, of simplicity, and poise of spirit, that I may keep my soul and the souls of others free from entanglements in the machinery of the day.— Ceremonials of Common … Read more

Sunday Poetry

Gaia ©Halo Sharp New Energy TarotEarth PsalmsPsalm 95by Angela Magara Come and sing, let us sing to the rocks who stand with Life.Let joy resound with a great noise.Life holds sacredness in her generous hand.Be not silent in your love. Sing of earth who holds the caves within.Whose body breathes hills and mountainsAnd throbs with … Read more

"..And Grace Will Lead Us Home"

Through many dangers, toils and snares…We have already come.T’was Grace that brought us safe thus far…and Grace will lead us home. – Amazing Grace, by John Newton – 1772 Today, our year and a day journey with the three Graces, Aglaia (Splendor, Radiance), Euphrosyne (Festivity, Cheerfulness), and Thalia (Blooming, Flowering, Joy) comes to its completion. … Read more

Saving Grace

Rise up with the new dawn’s early morningFeel the sunshine warm upon your faceTomorrow’s come a long, long way to help youYes, it’s your saving grace.— lyrics by Tim Davis, Steve Miller Band As our journey with the Graces concludes this week, I am inviting you to consider the meaning of Grace in your own … Read more

Journey’s End

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.— Thornton Wilder This Friday, it will have been a year and a day since we set out on our magical journey to Graceland. If you have joined us along the way and are wondering what the … Read more