First I want to thank each of you for your wisdom and courage sharing your thoughts on this extremely loaded topic. This is NOT easy stuff to talk about. We are bombarded daily by a culture that puts competitive consuming as the highest value. And it is a culture that, from Puritanism to some of … Read more
Past the seeker as he prayed came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten. And seeing them…he cried, “Great God, how is it that a loving creator can see such things and yet do nothing about them?”… And God said, “I did do something. I made you.” ~ Sufi Teaching Yesterday, I talked about … Read more
There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. ~ Mahatma Gandhi As we continue our visit in the Second House of the astrological chart, we are discussing possessions, the deep human impulse of ownership and our material side. Of course, this is such a volatile area for most … Read more
Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can… ~ from Imagine, by John Lennon In February, we are delving into the matters of the Second House of the astrological chart. The Second House rules our material resources, possessions and the whole idea of “having.” As the First House could be likened to the child who … Read more
I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it. ~ Dorothy Parker Today, we begin to explore the treasures of the Second House of the astrological chart. As I have indicated, this is not meant to be a year-long lesson in astrology. But we are exploring the topics … Read more
We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. – Mother Teresa Even for those of us who do not celebrate the mainstream culture’s religion, today I offer a lovely ritual that you can share with your loved ones tonight, regardless of spirituality or tradition. Sarah Ban Breathnach, one of … Read more
Blessed is your gift of diversity in the Multiverse I will honor and defend it. Okay, I will refrain from preaching to the choir here today about the horrors of monoculture; of the perilous genetic manipulation of our food and habitat; the destruction of the environment; the over 5,000 species of animals currently classified as … Read more
Blessed are your gifts of abundance and prosperity. I will receive them with integrity and gratitude. May they pour into my life in powerful, loving ways So that I will thrive in harmony and balance, And so that I can share ever more generously with all. What do you perceive as wealth? In what ways … Read more
Blessed Mother Goddess, Queen of Heaven, She of Ten Thousand Names. Star Goddess. Mama Gaia. My Lady of the Green Wood. Brighid. Danu. Hecate. Minerva. Kuan Yin. Yemaya. I give thanks and praises to you this day for your presence in my life and my heart. * * * * * * * I give … Read more