Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Definitely! I believe that every one of us, no matter who we are or what kind of background or upbringing we had, all have our own unique gift or talent. The most advantageous and sensible route for us to take therefore […]
The Fullness of Shadow Work
The Fullness of Shadow Work, by Christine Jette (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) When I finished the manuscript for Tarot Shadow Work in 1999, I didn’t believe I could write one more thing about tarot and the shadow. I was wrong. Time has passed and I am able to revisit the book with […]
Double Vision: Is Recurring Name a Sign?
The name of an ex-boyfriend keeps coming up recently. I cared very deeply for him, but accepted that we weren’t meant to be. We went our separate ways with no hard feelings on my side. I’ve been over him for a while now. The name is Charles. I know it’s a fairly common name, but […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Being stuck in our ways feels very safe and reassuring to most of us doesn’t it? We know what to expect and how to respond or deal with it. No surprises there then, thank you […]
The 6 Spiritual Roles Animals Play in Our Lives
The 6 Spiritual Roles Animals Play in Our Lives , by Lynn McKenzie (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Animals play important roles in our lives and can assist us greatly in numerous ways that might not initially be evident if we don’t take the time to examine them closely. As our spiritual companions, […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” Hopefully, most of us, me included, live our lives totally in tune with who we are and therefore feel totally free to express our feelings and opinions openly without fear of criticism or censure. Sadly, there are those among us who are filled […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The only thing certain is….nothing is certain.” You can certainly say that again! There is only one certainty in life and that’s death. Apart from that, everything is by chance. We may think we have put certain things in place, at certain times, in certain locations, times, dates etc. However, as the saying goes, “Nothing […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” The world seems to become noisier every day, or is that just me? Cars driving past with their windows down and music blasting out so we can all get the “benefit” of the driver’s musical predilections whether we want to or not, (usually not)! On a […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The positive thinker Sees the invisible, Feels the Intangible, and Achieves the impossible.” Each and every one of us has the freedom to choose to think positively. How great is that? A free gift to ourselves from ourselves. This free gift enables us to see the positive in the people around us, the situations we […]
The Garden as Sacred Space
The Garden as Sacred Space, by Laurel Woodward (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) I am a magically minded person who looks at the world with an animist‘s perspective as I mindfully acknowledge and honor the lives of the others I encounter, from the large elementals to the tiny devic energies underfoot. I talk […]