Enchantment

First Sunday of Our Solstice Sun Wheel Ritual – 2010

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Let our intention be that we are making ready in this Advent Season to, ourselves, shine as the living Light of hope, peace and wisdom. Thus, beginning at Winter’s Solstice, may our own Light grow.  May we awaken what is best in one another and restore honor, compassion, balance, wisdom, and good will among all … Read more

In Gratitude

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Demeter For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet…. Shall we think of this day as a chance to come nearer … Read more

About Winter

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Blessed is your gift of the Winter, The icy winds that sweep clean the world; The bare trees that reveal the glittering stars; Silent roots growing deep within the land; Sleeping, resting, going within; The surrender to the dreaming dark. For much of my life, I dreaded Winter.  My anticipation of its awful dark and … Read more

Considering Something Like Death

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from A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman When you consider something like death, after which (there being no news flash to the contrary) we may well go out like a candle flame, then it probably doesn’t matter if we try too hard, are awkward sometimes, care for one another too deeply, are … Read more

Starting to Think About Yuletide

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Yes, I know it seems a bit early,  but I have some fantastic news that just can’t wait! I am delighted to announce that my friend and co-conspirator in re-enchanting the world, Joanna Powell Colbert, is unveiling her marvelous new book TODAY! Joanna writes of this beloved celebration: It is our favorite party of the … Read more