The Wisdom of the Fool “The fool thinks he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” – Shakespeare In the Tarot, the first card of the Major Arcana Cards, which tell the story of the soul’s journey through life from Birth to Enlightenment, is the Fool. The Fool card represents…
Conversations with children can cycle from hilarious to inspirational to challenging. When my son was in preschool, I told him once that I’d slept badly. He asked, “Too many hoots?” I laughed when I figured out that he was referring to owls. A friend was inspired when her son, looking at a mud puddle, said,…
All of life is cyclical. The tides go in and out in a perfect rhythm, just as the moon waxes and wanes across the starry night sky. I love witnessing the cycles of the seasons in the Earth and how beautifully they unfold throughout the Wheel of the Year – the Earth inhales in the…
Humanity has long held a fascination with the Moon. The Moon is, of course, the closest celestial body to Earth, and regardless of speculations as to its true origin, its gravitational pull and energy has long been known to have an impact on everything from the Oceans tides, farming and fishing practices, to personal moods,…
A healthy and vital spirituality defines who we are and helps us to grow and develop along the way of faith. The way we express our spirituality should be a support and a consolation to us; it should also afford enough challenge to keep us moving forward and to help us avoid complacence. —A Faith…
It was nearing the end of a weekend-long conference that, with the help of several others, I had planned and directed. Despite the fact that I was on chemo and was dealing with other health issues throughout the planning process, things seemed to be going smoothly for all involved. Organizing the weekend seemed to take…
Beltane is an ancient fire festival that marks the turning of the Wheel of the Year and heralds the coming of Summer. Beltane is a vibrant celebration of life and a time of honoring the explosion of growth, fertility and new life that is Spring! Sponsored Links In the…
Do Hummingbirds Carry the Messages of Spirit? There are many legends around the magic and spiritual meaning of the hummingbird. Sponsored Links It is often said that hummingbirds have a way of joyfully floating through the air outside of time. In Native American cultures, hummingbirds have long been portrayed…
Happy Mothers Day! Mother’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to honor and thank mothers. Your mother – the soul who said yes to bringing you to the planet, whether they remained in your life beyond that. Mothers Day is also an opportunity to celebrate Gaia Mother Earth, our spiritual mothers, as well as to honor…
Seeing butterflies in nature is always lovely. Butterflies have such a magical presence and quality as they gently dance on the air, fluttering from flower to flower. They’re so graceful and beautiful, seeing a butterfly always seems to have a way of opening my heart and reconnecting me with the magic and wonder inherently present…
