Welcome to 2016: The Tarot Year of The Hermit

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. ~ Hebrews 13:2, King James Bible As you may know from the articles I have published, and for those who have been in my Birthday Club, the numerology of your birthday, or of a particular year, may correspond to the Tarot, specifically … Read more

It Is Time for the Shambhala Warriors to Awaken and Act

Twelve centuries ago, this prophecy was made. This video was recorded by our great elder, Joanna Macy, over three years ago. And now, the day has come. Today. Hear, know, and recognize who you are. Then shake off the chains of despair and helplessness. You are being called to this. Be of courage, and join … Read more

Joyful Blessings of Ganesh Chaturthi!

Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah Today is the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi, India’s most joyous celebration of the (re)birth of the Lord of learning. Ganesh is the God of letters and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati, and mentor of Gods and humans. He is the destroyer of vanity, selfishness, pride, and the remover of … Read more

On Our Nation’s Birthday, Let Us Invoke the Goddess Libertas

Today we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America.  But despite the parties, celebrations, and business as usual, a shadow lies across the heart of our declaration that we are a government of, by, and for our actual people.  The Goddess Libertas is our country’s birth mother, our source, and the heart of … Read more

Sunday Inspiration: A Heavy Curriculum

I saw this just the other day, from one of my most beloved teachers of my lifetime, Ram Dass. It was precisely what I needed to hear at that moment.  In fact, in my morning pages, I’d finished that day’s entry with a question pity party, and several hours later that same day, this was … Read more

Sunday Inspiration from Principal John

I subscribe to a number of blogs that offer inspiration and perspective, so that I can be in the deeper flow of wisdom that is sometimes otherwise hard to see. One of my favorites is by Greg John, who writes Principal John: Notes from the Playground. He explains: “These notes start where all leaders start. … Read more