Happy Easter everyone, or Ostora if you celebrate the origins of Easter (see my blog post; ‘The Origins of Easter‘ to read more about the true essence of the festivity.) I love nothing more than to unearth the ancient roots of our modern-day festivities as it helps to enrich my celebrations with greater reverence and soulful … More Celebrating Easter through Creative Ritual
Easter blessings everyone! I celebrated today with some quiet contemplation and nature connection. My favourite way to honour the seasonal festivals however is through creative ritual. Being creative has an enlivening yet centring effect upon me as I become naturally present, calm and receptive to intuitive insight. Furthermore, using natural materials as my medium helps me … More Easter Celebrations with Conscious Creativity
A Collection of Photography, Poetry and Symbolic Significance of the Cherry Tree (All photo’s credited to myself) Cherry Blossom season is in full swing with an explosion of candy cotton pink pom-pom petals brightening up the land. There is no denying that the cherry blossom tree is a euphoric sight to behold, especially when it is in full riotous … More Pretty in Pink: Cherry Blossom Photography & Symbology
In celebration of the EASTER weekend, I decided to create a flower mandala as a celebration and offering of gratitude for the beauty of Spring. For me, Easter is a time to honour the fertility and rebirth of the natural world. Here in the northern hemisphere, we see buds and blossoms blooming in full glory after the dormancy … More Easter Flower Mandala & The Origins of Easter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbUgRot5ASI This video is a wonderful example of the power of presence, and demonstrates just how self-consumed and overly distracted most of us are in life. How many of us are present enough to notice the beauty that surrounds us? Not just the spectacular sunset on a tropical beach holiday, but the everyday beauty that … More The Power of Presence: How Present are you to the Beauty of Life?
Happy Samhain everyone! …or Halloween as it’s commonly known today. Those practicing an earth based spiritual path tend to follow the Celtic Wheel of the Year;- the annual cycle of seasonal festivals that mark a seasonal change caused by the Sun. The 31st October is the ancient festival of Sahhain, a time that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning … More Samhain Celebrations ~ Nature Spiral Ritual
The Muse in the Mirror 