Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and … Read more
A huge thanks to dear Joanna Powell Colbert for sharing this video on her own site, earlier this week. In it, the wonderful eco-philosopher Joanna Macy describes the importance of this moment in human history. This is what I stand for in my life, and what I know that each of you reading this is … Read more
Because I know that you, my dear visitors, are already on board! Enjoy. — Beth * * * * *
This is the first Wishing Moon of the year. According to author Victoria David Danann in her Seasons of the Witch Primer, a Wishing Moon occurs on the Full Moon closest to the seasonal Quarter Days (as opposed to the cross-quarter Sabbats). They are an ideal time for setting our intentions for the coming quarter … Read more
Never eat more than you can lift. — Miss Piggy Thanks so much for your terrific comments yesterday about the colors and elements, Regina! This is great information! Some other tidbits that might be helpful along similar lines is that in the kitchen, the primary energies are fire and water, and so keeping them in … Read more
The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that… we love the world, and why not finally carry that secret on with our bodies into the living rooms and porches, backyards and grocery stores? — Natalie Goldberg One simple way to encourage good Qi, or the life energy that is present in all things, … Read more
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. ‘Tis good to give a stranger a meal, or a night’s lodging. ‘Tis better to be hospitable to his good meaning and thought, and give courage to a companion. We must be as courteous … Read more
Home is a name, a word; it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration. ~ Charles Dickens Our homes can be seen to be a metaphor for who we are, for it is the place where we are most free to be our … Read more
An open door invites callers. ~ Turkish proverb One of the most frequent questions I am asked in my Tarot readings, is “When (or if) I will ever find my soul mate/true love/a happy marriage?” And the best answer for that, which the cards are so wonderful for helping people focus on, is – what … Read more
Man shapes himself through decisions that shape his environment. — René Dubos (1901-1982. Environmentalist, microbiologist and creator of the slogan, “Think Globally, Act Locally.”) As the Winter season begins to loosen its grip, we can prepare for Springtime energy by considering the impact of our home environment on our own energetic field. Our home is … Read more