I am sitting here on the ground surrounded by remnants of frayed rope. Hemp rope, rough and scratchy. My hands are red and burned, and my body is bruised. But the pain in my body is small right now, when
Ropes
10 Ideas for Adding Authentic Joy & Cheer to the Season
Beginning just before Halloween, stores in the US start blasting holiday music, setting up displays of Christmas tree decorations, menorahs and candles, sweet treats, toys, and special gift-giving displays that are nearly impossible to avoid. The consumer holiday machine grows
What is a Woman?
What is a woman? An object of desire, a body that lends presence to a daydream, a fantasy of unspeakable pleasure? A fragrance, a glance, a soft touch, curves and shadows, seductive and alluring, calling the ancient memory of something
Foncebadon & The Iron Cross
Excerpted from The Slowest Pilgrim ~ the story of my journey along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage road. *** Foncebadon is a fabled village of wild dogs and even wilder fear. A village finally back in the mountains, a place
Beyond Nice
I grew up in the south, and learned from an early age that “nice little girls are to be seen and not heard.” My grandmother’s words still echo in my psyche, and as a small child I was determined to
10 Spiritual Books to Inspire You in Difficult Times
There are so many wonderful books available in the realm of spirituality and personal growth. I sure have gathered a large collection of them over the years! As we face the challenges of an uncertain political climate, as well as
Basic Goodness
Today, I had the honor of sitting face to face with a woman I had never before met, and engaging in a deep listening practice that allowed me an intimate window into her childhood dreams, what she loves about this
Soul on Deck
Last night, I opened a message from a sister of mine and received a wonderful gift, words that were intended to uplift and inspire, and to acknowledge the shared courage and strength that we are gathering in these crazy times.
Becoming Arjuna: Warrior of the Heart
As the philosophical and ethical divide has increased in my country in recent weeks, I am finding myself being tossed about in a sea of emotional responses and ideas about what must be done now. There is a passage from
Compassionately Fierce in Uncertain Times
I have seen a few people commenting recently on the “liberal” and “spiritual” people, calling them on “negativity” and “hatred.” While I can only speak for myself, I imagine that there is probably some crossover between those within these like-minded