Let’s Say Goodbye to That Sad, Martyred Saint! Instead – Happy Aphrodite’s Day!
Do we *really* want this day to be about obscure martyred Christian priests named St. Valentine? Instead, let’s celebrate a day of sexy, divine Love!
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The Calling of the Tenth House
Perhaps it’s not the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” that’s so bad. It’s the expectation of nailing down an answer. ~ Dana Gerhardt October is slipping away and Samhain is nearly upon us, but I did want to discuss the Tenth House a little bit more. The Tenth House … Read more
Pay It Forward
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. — Pericles Is modern Paganism sustainable? Our traditions are only now beginning to be tested beyond the lifetimes of the original founders and those directly taught by them. With a wildly diverse number of … Read more
Wild, Shining, Awakened
Nobody knows where you are How near or how far Shine on you crazy diamond. — David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Rick Wright (Pink Floyd) As we recover what Julia calls “A Sense of Autonomy,” we step it up, and embrace our very own, unique, quirky take on what Artist means. This is deeply individual, like … Read more
The Deal of a Lifetime
I don’t want to come to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well. — Diane Ackerman We are coming to the end of Chapter Nine, which has been about Recovering a Sense of Compassion for … Read more
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
Today, Oct. 24, people in 181 countries are coming together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet’s history. At over 5200 events around the world, people are gathering to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis. What does the number 350 mean? 350 is the most important … Read more
Final Exercises for Chapter Eight: Affirmations
adaptation found from original triptychShaman by Martha RuppertWhen it all seems impossible, focus on the point in front of you. Follow it like a hawk and forget everything else. — Carlos CastanedaThis week, we are finishing up Chapter Eight, Recovering a Sense of Strength. In fact, the only work left in this chapter is a … Read more
Digging the Good
Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go – purge yourself. Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.— Tina Turner As we finish up Chapter Seven, we are on an archaeological dig, discovering long-buried parts of ourselves we may … Read more
Weekend Homework
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.— Lao TzuAs we get ready to take our next step, there is one more task to complete. This might be another micromovement exercise, or it could be bigger. You can read it in The Artist’s Way, but I am going to … Read more