Dance is the fastest, most direct route to the truth. ~ Gabrielle Roth Noted musician, author, recording artist, philosopher, shaman of transformation, and beloved dancer, Gabrielle Roth, has died. Founder of Raven Recordings and The Moving Center School, creator of the 5Rhythms™ movement system, and with 20 albums of percussive-centered dance music to her credit, she was also … Read more
I thought and thought and thought about what pithy, powerful poetry I might post today for my Solar Return. But this, as it has in past years, suits me just fine. (ps: If you’d like to help me celebrate my birthday, please donate a little (or a lot) to my dearest Cherry Hill Seminary). See … Read more
Okay, yesterday’s post was a bummer and not really wordless. It’s a new day, and so I am offering this in the name of healing, hope, and beauty. Many thanks to my dear friend, Mike, who shared it with me. I hope you will enjoy it, too. (And once again, I strongly recommend expanding it … Read more
The title of Byron’s poem was the quote bestowed on my mother in her high school yearbook. I would say they got it just exactly right. You are never far from my heart, but I always think of you when I hear this poem, Mom. I am especially thinking of you today. With love and … Read more
Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. — Mark Twain I love the insights some of you are sharing! What you are noticing, and what Julia promises for the rest of us, is that our blocking devices will begin … Read more
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” — Author Unknown I just love how there is a magic of synchronicity that happens on the Web. Often, when I am focusing on a particular topic, as if by coincidence (but we know better, don’t we?), some of my favorite bloggers, … Read more
Act as if the universe is a prodigious miracle created for your amusement and illumination. Assume that secret helpers are working behind the scenes to assist you in turning into the gorgeous masterpiece you were born to be. Join the conspiracy to shower all of creation with blessings. — Rob Brezsny As we begin to … Read more
Ten of Rainbows – © Osho Zen TarotSoften. Speak less. Allow others to reach out to you. Accept gifts. Practice letting more in. Giving and receiving creates a sacred circle. — SARK We are finishing up Chapter Six of The Artist’s Way today. Here are some final exercises and thoughts. First, let’s stretch our creativity. … Read more