The truth is that those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the sources of own beauty. ~ Karen Walrond, The Beauty of Different In considering our personal histories with our self-image, we often discover a checkered past rife with hurt. From childhood teasing, to unrealistic role models, and all the mixed messages … Read more
You can never go home again, but the truth is, you can never leave home, so it’s all right. ~ Maya Angelou We continue to explore the components that are associated with the Fourth House of the astrological chart. The Fourth House rules our domestic life, our inner security, and our deepest sense of rootedness, … Read more
Today’s offering is from Angela Magara’s masterpiece, Earth Psalms — her sublime reconsideration of the Biblical psalms. She writes of this treasure, “I had heard from my friend, Rabbi David Edleson, that many of the psalms were closely based on much older praise songs from the ancient Near East, dedicated to their Gods and Goddesses, … 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 the Green Allies And their gifts to us Of healing, medicine, food, beauty and breath. May healing come to all in need, Especially .. At this point each day, I list all beings that I know of, who are in need of healing energy and prayers. And I invite you to do the … Read more
Blessed is your gift of Beauty in all things, and the beautiful body and spirit you have given me, With which I am able to celebrate, create and participate. This bead in my gratitude prayer beads can be a challenge for me. It is often quite difficult for me to say that I have a … 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