Poppies are Powerful Symbols since ancient times. Cultures have seen them as representing Sleep, Dreams, Imagination, Remembrance, and Rebirth. Filled with wonder and delight, the regal poppy has intrigued and inspired poets, artists, and dreamers. The Greeks associated poppies with Morpheus, the god of sleep and dreams. Ancient Egyptians connected them with Osiris, and painted…… Continue Reading
The Secret Hidden Place is our refuge and protection when challenges confront us. Fox knows her place very well. She ran past our window, and up over a hill, to get to her hidden rain pipe in the woods. There, I imagine her looking out upon her world view. With her much wider field of…… Continue Reading
Words have Power! Especially the word Beauty. Plus, the words we use, the ones we obsess over in our lives, the ones filled with our energy and emotions, are supercharged. They change our feelings, decisions, and attitudes so deeply, that they affect our cells and brain. Like magnates, they attract more of the same. Imagine,…… Continue Reading
4 Steps to Inner Journey always begins with Conscious Exploring. Here we have our 3 Intrepid Rabbits, beginning their journey to find the Light. They guide themselves by the stars, aided by a Full Moon. Plus, symbols of alchemy shine the path through the opening to the Other World. It’s there waiting for us to…… Continue Reading
Be as a Flower in a Timeless Universe, without a watch, schedule, or deadline, allows us to truly live in the present. Can you imagine being a part of Nature and just following your instincts, feelings, and inner wisdom? Physics has no place for ‘time’. Time is an illusion, but that’s OK, even if it…… Continue Reading
Being as Clever as Raven would take some doing. We’d have to see the world every day with Fresh Eyes, be willing to fly free across the land, and cooperate with our fellow travelers on the Journey of Life. Furthermore, brilliant ravens and crows creatively solve problems, cleverly make tools of whatever is at hand.…… Continue Reading
Tapping The Deep Well of Creativity allows spirit to flow through you. It’s an amazing process that can be achieved with patience and practice. For example, to figure out where I am at this moment in time, I jot down thoughts, ideas, phrases or images that come to me throughout the day. Then, I walk…… Continue Reading
Radiating Light begins with consciously realizing your own inner light. It’s your inner wisdom, the awareness in your body, and the sum total of all that you can believe, dream, and envision. Mindfulness tells you that you are more than just what you do. You are filled with light when you think positive thoughts, do…… Continue Reading
Mid-Winter Celebration is one of fire, change, cycles, and transformation. It’s a time to light the candle, flame up the firepit, and burn the incense. Feb 1st is the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Honored by many cultures, celebrations take different forms. But they are all Feasts of Light! For example, this…… Continue Reading
Easing into New Life is like wading into unknown waters. Go slowly, be aware of everything above and beneath the surface, and listen to your feelings. Do only those things that feel good, interesting, and fun. In the North, all the land is locked into cold and ice. The sun is pale, and without warmth…… Continue Reading