If you have some time tonight, our friends from the Noreast Web/Vermont Witch Camp Community are working a magical world-wide web weaving spell. I invite you join your energy in whatever ways feel right for you. *Tonight 9:30-10:30 Eastern Time We are working together to send healing to the Living Waters of the Gulf of … Read more
Zen…does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes. — Alan W. Watts from The Way of Zen One way to become more conscious of the sacredness of your kitchen is to have a kitchen altar. This is an honored tradition in many … Read more
When we no longer have good cooking in the world, we will have no literature, nor high and sharp intelligence, nor friendly gatherings, no social harmony. — Marie-Antoine Carême (“King of Chefs, Chef of Kings” – 1784-1833) In the principles of feng shui, the kitchen is the fiery heart of the home, making the biggest … Read more
A house that does not have one worn, comfy chair in it is soulless. ~ May Sarton Today, as we continue to work with the magic of our homes, let’s consider how feng shui can be used to enhance the energy in our living rooms. Most living rooms need to be versatile, because so … 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
I am pausing before taking on a new topic here. In part, this is because I am waiting to see what stories and pathways wish to manifest here, now that our other journey is completed. But also, there are some major shifts happening in my work and practice, which I am sure will be reflected … Read more
A painting is never finished — it simply stops in interesting places. — Paul Gardner Today, we bid goodbye to the work begun at Imbolc, 2009, working our way through The Artist’s Way. I leave you with some final thoughts. First, as we have admitted by now that we are recovering artists, we are urged … Read more
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. — Andre Gide As we come to the end of this journey, we may find ourselves facing a final exam or two. This is what Julia calls The Test. It is as if our most vulnerable … Read more
The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and, in time, trusted. – Martha Graham From her discussion of coping with the pitfalls of success, Julia now changes direction and adds another tool which will help us recover a sense of autonomy, which is the theme of this chapter. “Exercise,” she writes, “teaches the rewards of process.” … Read more