At duskCome to my hut –The crickets willSerenade you, and I willIntroduce you to the moonlit woods. — Ryokan Taigu (1758-1831) Today, we pause in our journey to Graceland, to observe this very important celestialFull Moon, it is also a Lunar eclipse, the last total one until 2010. Since different parts of the Moon will … Read more
Hear now my prayer, you Graces three. For in your gift are all our mortal joys, and every sweet thing, be it wisdom, beauty, or glory, that makes rich the soul of man.— Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. (Greek lyric 5th century B.C.E.) At this time of the year, many cultures clear space for new growth … Read more
Pisces is ruled by the fish, but according to astrologer Jon Cainer, a more accurate symbol might be the dolphin. “These graceful, intelligent creatures live in harmony with each other and their environment. To see a dolphin at play is to see Creation at its most majestic and the essence of true Piscean magic at … Read more
I meet with so many women, sometimes men, but mostly women, who are suffering in painful, heartbreaking relationships. Often I see them watching their other dreams for themselves turn to ashes because they are so distraught with trying to salvage or forget their lost love. Guerneville Girlsby Anne Hill © 1990 If these were my … Read more
As always, on the weekends, we take a break from our “theme,” and I offer the words or thoughts of others. Approaching the fifth anniversary, here are some things to consider:
(sorry about the title…I just couldn’t resist!) Fasting is the greatest remedy–the physician within! — Philippus Paracelsus, one of the founders of Western medicine As we continue our journey, we are making sacred space in order to receive the gifts of the Graces, by exploring the many traditions that encourage sacred renunciation at this time … Read more
Happy Aphrodite’s Day!Do you not see how mighty is the Goddess Aphrodite? She sows and gives that love from which all we upon this earth are born. — Empedocles ca. 490-430 BCE Instead of honoring the various Christian martyrs named St. Valentine on this date, let us celebrate what we REALLY want this day to … Read more
Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. A wise person should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. — Hippocrates, considered the Father of Western medicine In order to receive the gifts of the Graces, we are making sacred space, exploring the practices … Read more
Prayer takes us half way towards God,fasting takes us to the gates of Heaven. — Mohammed As we journey through this year, we are exploring the gifts of the Graces, inviting them to bring their gifts of Radiance and Bliss into our lives. In order to receive these gifts, we are making sacred space, exploring … Read more
Prayer for the Great Familyafter a Mohawk prayer, by Gary Snyder, Turtle Island Gratitude to Mother Earth, sailing through night and day—and to her soil: rich, rare and sweetin our minds so be it. Gratitude to Plants, the sun-facing, light-changing leafand fine root-hairs; standing still through windand rain; their dance is in the flowering spiral … Read more