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
As falling leaves bid farewell to the branch they knew as home, they dance joyfully as they descend back to the earth, fluttering, twirling and swirling through the crisp mid-autumn air. I used to feel a pang of sadness this time of year as I watched life wither away into the bleakness of winter. Decomposing foliage disintegrating into oblivion and … More Natures Wisdom – Thich Nhat Hanh on Autumn Leaves: Life, Death, Continuation
You know it’s that time of year when the supermarket shelves are stocked with blood stained costumes, disembodied limbs, ghastly ghouls, ghosts and demon costumes. But Samhain isn’t necessarily a creepy, morbid holiday obsessed with death, as modern celebrations would suggest. Instead, it is intimately connected to Nature’s rhythms and touches on themes far deeper than we have been … More Samhain ~ The roots of Halloween
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Bluebell bliss at dusk © Emma Tuzzio Each year I delight in the opportunity to hitch a ride on the blue hued magic carpet, courtesy of the humble Bluebell. Living in the UK with it’s abundance of ancient woodland, I’m never a stone’s throw away from this…
by Jinny Ditzler (original article here…) I’ve spent just enough time living in the present to know that Deepak Chopra speaks the truth when he says: Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment. But knowing something and doing it are not the same, are … More 8 Easy Tricks to Be More Present
Ask yourself this, Do you have a strong sense of purpose and direction in your life? If the answer is yes, you are likely to outlive those who don’t, according to psychological research. I was inspired to write a piece based on the TEDx talk below by Dr. Steve Taylor; a senior lecturer in Psychology, author and researcher in Transpersonal Psychology … More The Power of Purpose ~ Living a Meaningful Life
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