Tonight at midnight, or tomorrow morning if you prefer, for those of you who celebrate Christmas, it is time for you to light your final, center candle. With its light, honor your Bringer of Light, and vow to renew your own part in the ancient promise of faith, hope, and love that was given on … Read more
“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 … Read more
Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song. ~Konrad von Gesner
Thank you, Terry, for pointing to this on Robert Wilkinson’s site, reprinted from the NYT. ~ Beth A Sister’s Eulogy for Steve Jobs By MONA SIMPSON Published: October 30, 2011 I grew up as an only child, with a single mother. Because we were poor and because I knew my father had emigrated from Syria, … Read more
I am headed off shortly to Dancing Moon Bookstore in Raleigh to give my final Samhain season readings today, so I just have a sec to check in here. I wish I could thank each and every one of you personally, but it’s way more than I can! There were more than 250 of you!!! … Read more
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Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Welcome to our beloved Earth, baby Osa! May you be blessed nine times nine, and know what a gift of love you are to all … Read more
Hail! Journeyer of the Heavens, Queen of Brightness, King of Beauty! Gifts of gladness richly bringing, Autumn sheaves and red leaves’ fall. Generous be the heart within us, Open be our hands to all, Justice to be in equal measure, Harvest thankfulness our call. ~ Greeting to the Autumn Equinox Caitlín Matthews, A Celtic Devotional … Read more
Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that celebrates the birthday of the great Hindu God, Ganesh. Also known as Ganapati and Ganesha, He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the Lord of success, destroyer of evils and remover of obstacles. He is also worshipped as the God of education, knowledge, wisdom and … Read more