Comfort Zone © Tim Davis If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone. — John Maxwell I am simply blown away by the courage of each one of you that has shared your fears here. And for those of you who are silent so far, no problem. Be comfortable and … Read more
We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. — Nelson Mandela I have been doing a little hunting around, and I am surprised to see how many websites and blogs there are that proclaim the basic ingredients for happiness, but do not include creativity in their lists. Perhaps they assume that … Read more
St. Bridget of the Mantle by MD Spooner (?) Fire in the forge thatshapes and tempers. Fire of the hearth thatnourishes and heals.Fire in the head thatincites and inspires.— The Three-Fold Fire of Brighid, the Ord BrighideachToday is the feast day of St. Brigid who is also Brighid, the beloved Goddess of the Old Religion. … Read more
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for… Dear Dr. King, you did not live to see this, but by the Graces, we have! Today, my brothers and sisters, we have opened the gates at last to that Promised Land. May the Goddess bless our new President. May our wounds be healed. May peace, justice, … Read more
Decuman’s Well at the church in Watchet Deep well, clear water,May you hear this prayer from your sons and daughters:As you swell,Go deeper,And sweep our grief away.— Nancy Conescu Today is the feast day of the Celtic saint, Decuman. Decuman is said to have been born of noble parents from Rhoscrowther in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where … Read more
Hanged up in houses,it doth very well attemper the aire,coole and make fresh the place to the delightand comfort of such as are therein. — John Gerard, 1597 As our days fill with the gift of Summer’s lush ripening, beloved Thalia, the Grace of Mirth and Flowering, continues to teach us. In the hot, summery … Read more
You may have read this at some point before. I know is also a bit long, but I urge you to read it again today, to take heart, and to take action… Letter to a Young Activist During Troubled Times by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Author, Women Who Run With the Wolves Do not lose heart. … Read more
If you don’t believe that the world has a heart, then you won’t hear it beating, you won’t think it’s alive and you won’t consider what you’re doing to it.— Charles de Lint, Someplace To Be Flying The Grace Thalia bestows upon us Her gifts of flowering, growth and mirth. But how do we ensure … Read more
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feetand the winds long to play with your hair. — Kahlil Gibran As we move forward on our journey to Graceland, we honor the lovely Grace, Thalia. Thalia, who is also considered one of the Muses, offers us Her gracious gifts of flowering, laughter, and … Read more
Last year, on March 31, for one hour, the people of Sydney, Australia made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off their lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began … Read more