by Beth on November 26, 2010
We are a circle Within a circle, With no beginning, And never ending… – Circle Chant by Rick Hamouris It’s time once again to join together every Sunday through Yule (or Christmas) for our annual Yule Prayer-Spell. This coming Sunday will be the first part, so you should gather your materials now. If you have [...]
by Beth on November 13, 2010
Some hopeful news for a change. How can we make sure that this is supported and available on a massive scale?
by Beth on November 5, 2010
May you be blessed with good fortune as long as Lord Ganesha’s trunk, wealth and prosperity as big as His stomach, happiness as sweet as His ladoos, and may your troubles be as small as His mouse. – Traditional Diwali blessing Diwali (also known as Divali or Deepavali) is celebrated starting today, and continuing for [...]
My morning started off pretty rough, being awakened by the cries of a fawn and so finding its tiny sister or brother dead by our creek. Then, as I wandered back to the house, I discovered that, despite hours of work putting up ugly chicken wire cages, some animal keeps coming in the night; last [...]
by Beth on January 23, 2010
Every so often, I post this essay as a reminder … Well, I don’t know about you, but I need it right now. As artists, we pledge to shine in our own unique way, no matter what. But my heart is torn to bits over the agonies in Haiti. And I am teetering on the [...]
by Beth on December 23, 2009
Winter Solstice by Jody Aliesan Grief Sweat, Broken Moon Press 1990 Thinking only makes the heart sore. – I Ching when you startle awake in the dark morning heart pounding breathing fast sitting bolt upright staring into dark whirlpool black hole feeling its suction get out of bed knock at the door of your nearest [...]
by Beth on November 29, 2009
Let our intention be that we will shine with the Light of peace and wisdom. Let our Light awaken what is best in our human family and help us to restore truth, honor, compassion, balance, beauty, and good will among all beings. Let the Light of Peace guide our hearts and hands to act courageously [...]
by Beth on October 23, 2009
Artist unknown – if you recognize this, let me know; I’d love to give credit!Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living. — Anais Nin More exercises as we complete Recovering A Sense of Strength. If you work on these [...]
by Beth on August 8, 2009
We are awakening our creative, artistic spirits. By tending and spreading the flames of Creativity, we ourselves become creators and healers.