As child, I was told that the opposite of love is hate. As a young adult exploring various religions and beliefs, I came across the theory that the opposite of love is not hate; rather, it is fear. Both seemed sound at the time. Now, however, I believe that neither is correct. If the root […]
As we search for a deeper understanding of our existence, trying to grasp the Big Picture of what’s really happening out there, there is a wealth of information at our fingers. We can surf websites, turn on the television, listen to the radio, and a plethora of voices, opinions, and reported activities are instantly available […]
“If equal affection cannot be, Let the more loving one be me.” ~ W.H. Auden On September 25, 2022 ( 4:54 PM Central Time; the time and day depends on where you live), the New Moon will be in harmony, love, justice, beauty, peace, and balance seeking Libra. After connecting with our authentic self and […]
We’ve all been there. We have a friend, loved one, partner or co-worker who starts complaining about how life has dealt them some pretty rotten hands. They go on and on. They’re inconsolable. We may care and want to help them, but we may find ourselves needing space from their constant pessimism and complaining, which […]
Throughout our history, the Horse has been recorded as a figure of importance in mythologies and cultures around the world. Spiritual messages are believed to be passed through sightings of horses, and as spirit guides, the colours, markings, and bearing of the horse in question can indicate the type of guidance we are receiving. According […]
I have questioned the direction of my life for as long as I can remember. Early on, I tried several paths for work (mainly in the arts and service) but I never became entirely defined by any one passion. I always loved seeking out adventure and new experiences, but I had a hard time making […]
James Redfield’s book, The Twelfth Insight, focuses not just on gaining spiritual understanding, but on how to live it day-to-day. This practical focus was very helpful for me as I find that consistently staying on track is not so easy. In the book, the character Wil addresses this issue when he says, “All you have […]
Last year was intense in its own way. The spring likely brought big lessons; sometimes karma sweeps us up not to punish us, but to gently wake us and help us see where greater responsibility, self-awareness, or care for ourselves was being asked of us. These moments often invite us into deeper accountability—not as judgment, […]
It was 2006, I was twenty-three years old, and one Saturday afternoon my good friend, Jess, and I ventured out in search of some fun. After spending the week working in offices, we’d decided that going camping for the night, somewhere close by, may provide a nice backdrop to our weekend. So, with very little […]
“Endurance is patience concentrated.”~ Thomas Carlyle On December 23, 2022 (4:16 AM Central Time; the time and day depends on where you live), the New Moon will be in the ambitious, responsible, disciplined, goal oriented, and calculated risk-taker Capricorn. This New Moon in Capricorn is all about overcoming the inner conflict between the part of […]
