How do we know, really, how do we know which are our authentic longings, the voice of the soul versus illusions of emptiness needing to be filled? My friend, Jacob Nordby has said, “You see, when we begin by taking the journey into learning Who We Really Are, then we can ask that Self what it […]
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Poetry Corner: Ghost Lights in the Dark
Shrouds of cloud clothdescend on the setting sun,carrying our ghosts into twilight. Drapes of night shadowsclose behind them.Shades of fear fly in,blocking the sight of love. A candle burns, its body melts,smokes the air,consumes itself. One light, small as a tearhot as a flame’s ember,banishes darknessin one stroke. Strike a light for you.I’ll strike one for me.Darkness […]
Engaging the Senses for Calm
My friend, Jean Hamilton-Fford of Conscious Life Strategies, brought this one to my attention several years ago. I have found it extremely useful in staying centered and detaching from anxiety. In this pandemic atmosphere with its jarring energies spanning the globe, it seems like a great time to bring us back to center, and to […]
Poetry Corner: Rainbow
There are lots of rainbows here in the rainy season . . . Rainbow Pine peaks awash;chill raindropsdrop from each needle. Dripping, dropping,notes of wet,steady rhythm. Across the roof ourliquid lullaby dancesthrough sleepy heads, until, from underheavy eyelids, we see…a muted glow. Dare we lift the shadesto see only a foggydiffusion of damp? Of course […]
What’s a Muse?
Do you associate the idea of a muse with professional artists who have fine arts degrees and make money exclusively from their artistic talent? These “artsy” folks may seem very far from who you think you are: unapproachable, sometimes weird and moody; creatives who are so “into” their art. They always complain about their muse […]
Poetry Corner: The Heart of Compassion
Live on in the spirit of freedom,stretching your Self beyond beliefto soar in infinite blissful flight,and dance with the man in the moon. Life is just—experience, sosing out loud your silver song,then breathe in blessed silence,nestled among your loving hearts. Seek with the eyes of your soulthe angel spirit who lives withinand allow yourself the […]
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