Happy Holidays!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

See you in January!

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How to Keep Your Family from Ruining Christmas: 

I created a free five-day e-Course for people who have mixed feelings 

about their holiday family gatherings. 

This free 5-day e-Course is designed to help you survive your holiday family gatherings 

(and the anticipation of them) 

without having to numb yourself with things like food or alcohol 

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The Faerie Star: A Guide for Life

The Faerie Star: 
A Guide to Life & A Stressful Holiday Season

As you head more firmly into the Christmas season, you may experience some holiday-related stress and discomfort. I was inspired by John Beckett's post about handling his own anger and thought the model he demonstrated was a great one for dealing with any difficult situation.

He used a pentagram and gave a suggestion for each of the five points. I decided to use a faerie star and do the same thing with suggestions of my own...

(photo credit: Faerie Kat)

(1) Ask the goddess (or your version of the divine) for help in gaining or regaining a healthy perspective.

(2) Breathe deeply and take a minute or so to acknowledge the situation. What has happened, what you think about it and how you feel. You might even write a few words in your journal.

(3) Keep breathing deeply & slowly, and imagine what you would love to experience instead. Hot cocoa instead of rush-hour traffic? Love & connection instead of anger? Etc. Imagine it for several minutes.

(4) Heal whatever has been triggered. When you are reactive in any way, it means you have unhealed memories or limiting beliefs that need your attention. And they've just been triggered. Take some time to focus on and ask for healing.

"We all have a center: a core, a place deep inside where the essence of who we are resides.  This is our true will, our destiny; it’s who and what we’re called to be… and who and what we want to be."~John Beckett

(5) Remember who you are. Is there a spiritual practice that calms you? An eternal truth that centers you? Do what you do to return to center.

"It is through dedicated spiritual practice that we find our center.  It is through dedicated spiritual practice that we advance toward our destiny.  It is through dedicated spiritual practice that roadblocks become obstacles and obstacles are overcome.  The more and longer we practice, the stronger and more resilient we become.  The more we practice the less we stray from our center even in bad times, and the more quickly we can return to it." ~John Beckett

(6) How can you help? Or what can you do? Is there any way you can be of service in this situation, even if it's just to send loving energy? It's amazing how restorative it can be to do something positive, even in the face of negativity. If there's nothing you can do, focus on acceptance.

(7) If it's an ongoing situation, create a plan for peace. Now that you've taken a moment to connect with the best of yourself, give some thought to maintaining peace going forward if this is an ongoing situation. If not, consider what you might do if there's a next time to return to peace more easily.

This blog is about to take a break for the holiday season and I wish you the very best all season long!

Love to you!

Happy Holidays!

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How to Keep Your Family from Ruining Christmas: 

I created a free five-day e-Course for people who have mixed feelings 

about their holiday family gatherings. 

This free 5-day e-Course is designed to help you survive your holiday family gatherings 

(and the anticipation of them) 

without having to numb yourself with things like food or alcohol 

& without wanting to pull your hair out ~ or theirs.

http://www.fivedaysofhealing.com/

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful day!! Eat some pie for me.

(Who am I kidding? We'll be having some, too.)

Have a wonderful holiday!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
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Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

Heart Wish Wednesdays (and this blog, in general) will probably take a break during the holiday season but will be back in January!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Tarot Stories: Death

Tarot Stories: 
Death

(photo credit: people.tribe.net)

Endings. Completions. Making the decision that it's time for something to end in your life. Often not having that choice at all and having to pick up the pieces because someone or something else ended it long before you were ready. 

This blog post is the fourth and last in my tarot series that began here, with a post inspired by Brigit Esselmont. She suggested creating a tarot story based on a timeline of defining moments and when i did that, one of the themes that surfaced in my own life was letting go.

The Death card has been a part of my story in many ways. Sometimes because I lost someone to a physical death, but most of the time because something came to an end unexpectedly, and all I could do was grieve and then let go.

Letting go is a challenge for me! Sometimes I will know it is time for an ending and not be able to make the decision myself. Do you ever struggle with that kind of choice?

So, unfortunately, I have sometimes let life do it for me. How do you handle endings & loss?

Does this card show up in your tarot story?

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
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Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Tarot Stories: Strength

Tarot Stories:
Strength

(photo credit: DruidCraft Tarot)

Have you ever really needed the courage or strength to step out on faith and make a big decision that was almost sure to be a good one, if you could just get yourself to do it? Does your story include times when you did, but also times when you just couldn't?

This blog post is the third in my tarot series that began here, with a post inspired by Brigit Esselmont.

When I applied the tarot to defining moments in my life, I discovered several key themes. One of them was the absence of, or need for, and then the difficult gaining of empowerment. The Strength card showed up for me several times in that capacity.

Most of the time, I eventually found the courage I needed to take the step I wanted to take and the strength to hang in there even when the going got tough.

What are your stories of strength?

Have a great day!

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Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
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Simple Moon Rituals You Can Do Every Day

3 Easy, Simple Daily Rituals

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

Have a great day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Tarot Stories: The Hermit

Tarot Stories: 

The Hermit

(photo credit: Sage Goddess)

This blog post is the second in a series that began here, with a post inspired by Brigit Esselmont.

When I applied the tarot to defining moments in my life, I discovered several key themes. One of them was spirituality and the cards that kept coming up within that theme were The Hermit, The High Priestess, The Moon and Temperance.

(photo credit: DruidCraft Tarot, Snowland Tarot, Gaian Tarot)

The Hermit card is one of my Tarot favorites!

It speaks to me of spiritual solitude, of being alone but not being lonely, of growing in wisdom and then, sharing that wisdom with others, and of standing in my own truth. And it showed up for me several times during the tarot timeline exercise I did.

I am grateful that the Hermit is such a big part of my story. One of my growing edges has been to listen when I hear the call to slow down and go within. I am getting better at that, but believe me when i say it is still a work in progress!

How do you relate to the Hermit?

Have a great day!

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Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
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Why Having a Daily Spiritual Practice Really Matters

Creating Daily Ritual

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

Have a great day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Tarot Stories: What's Yours?

Your Tarot Story

"Integrating the Tarot with our life events opens up new storylines that illuminate who we really are and what we have learned along our path. It enables us to go beyond the simple memory but to tap into the soulful lesson we are meant to learn. It reconnects us with our inner being and with our spirits." ~Brigit Esselmont

My plan for this month includes writing a weekly blog post where I will feature a particular tarot card and tell it's story. And when I saw Brigit's post, I knew I wanted to start with her suggestion and share it with you.

She suggests a brilliant way of understanding the tarot's application to your own life.

(1) First, you create a timeline of important moments in your life. Starting with birth, try to highlight the most important defining moments or life-changing experiences you can remember.

(2) After making this list, grab your tarot deck and choose a major arcana card for each of the major moments. Which card best matches the energy of that moment in your life?

(3) Once you have chosen a card for each one, notice if you have any repeats. Any themes showing up? Might these be major lessons you are here to learn, and if so, how can you use the energy of that card to help you integrate them more fully?

If you try this exercise, let me know how it goes!

And each week, I'll be sharing one of the tarot cards I pulled when I did the exercise. For me, I discovered many of the same cards showing up again and again in my life, sometimes reversed, most of the time not, and I was able to tease out a few recurring themes.

Trust. Letting go. Empowerment. Spirituality

What were your themes?

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
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"Here's the Story..."

My Story

If you've ever wondered how I came to be doing this work, and what motivated me to do it, grab your cup of tea and have a listen...

 

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Saying Goodbye to the Ultimate Blog Challenge

Once again, the time has come to say goodbye to another great Ultimate Blog Challenge. The month always seems to go by so fast, doesn't it?

I had a great time!! My goal is always to increase my pageviews and I really did this month (over 1500 new pageviews), so I heartily recommend this challenge to other bloggers who haven't tried it yet.

As always. the best part is meeting so many wonderful new people.

I hope for all of us who participated this time around that the benefits we received from this challenge will be evergreen. More traffic, more comments, great connections with other bloggers, and the fun of writing when you know someone will read what you've written.

By the way, if you missed any of the posts and would like to see them all in one place, click here.

See you guys next time!

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Identify Your Theology: Passing on the Faith

Passing on the Faith

BONUS QUESTION...

How will you pass on your faith? And how do you feel about the possibility that your children will choose a faith or a belief system that is different than yours?

"Most of us Pagans have already rejected the religion of our families. Unless we’re highly hypocritical, we can’t criticize our children for doing what we ourselves have done. Besides, if they reject our religion they affirm our identity as religious free-thinkers."~~John Beckett

I am pagan. And right now, my 12-year-old son seems drawn to patriarchal Christianity. I accept some responsibility for that because that was my religion for more than half of the time he's been alive.

But I also feel concerned about his learning things like patriarchal approaches to understanding the Bible, guilt and fear and moralistic judgments, a sort of "us vs. them" mentality and a sense of never quite measuring up. I also don't want him to miss out on the wonder of nature, the possibility of magic, the comfort of connecting to the goddess, etc.

I can only hope that my example will eventually have impact because he is at the age where he is less than impressed by anything I say.

What about you? How do you or how will you share your beliefs & your spirituality with your family?

Has the exploration you've done this month stirred your thoughts about what & how you'll share?

Have a great day!

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What would it be like to design a daily spiritual practice

that's perfect for you because it's based on
who you are at the core?

Take the Mystic Quiz and discover the mystic within

who has been waiting to be found.

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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!

(photo credit: Honey Bear Beads)

And for those who celebrate Samhain, have a wonderful holiday!

"Samhain (/ˈsɑːwɪn/, /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/, or /ˈsaʊn/) is a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. It is celebrated from sunset October 31st - sunset November 1st. Many important events in Irish mythology happen or begin on Samhain. It was the time when cattle were brought back down from the summer pastures and when livestock were slaughtered for the winter. In much of the Gaelic world, bonfires were lit and there were rituals involving them, as at Beltane. People and their livestock would often walk between two bonfires as a cleansing ritual, and the bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into its flames. Samhain (like Beltane) was seen as a time when the "door" to the Otherworld opened enough for the souls of the dead, and other beings, to come into our world. Feasts were had, at which the souls of dead kin were beckoned to attend and a place set at the table for them."~~ Wikipedia
 

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just mentally add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

My wish this week is for the success of The Ultimate Blog Challenge. May it bring thousands of pageviews and new friends for each of us who is participating.

What is your wish this week?

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Identify Your Theology: Where are You Now?

Identify Your Theology:
Number Twenty

Yesterday's post was all about growth and healing. And in a sense, that's what I want to ask you today, as well.

But before we turn our attention to our last of the twenty questions, head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress. Or, listen and relax right here...

Today’s Question…

What’s shifted or expanded for you as you asked and answered these questions this month? 

And what has the process been like for you? Do you have more of a sense of what your spiritual philosophy is than you did when the month began?

"Are there any beliefs you hold now that you wish you could abandon or change? Which ones and why? If you could change them, what would you change them to?" ~Joyce & River Higginbotham, ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and a quote or two to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and hear the blessing I’ve recorded for you. 

Peaceful retreat closing

Want to see my book list for these questions? Visit my Twenty Questions store.   

(Tomorrow, come back for a bonus question)

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
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Identify Your Theology: How Do We Heal and Grow?

Identify Your Theology:
Nineteenth Question

We've been talking about spirituality these past few days and yesterday, I asked what role your spirituality plays in your life, and whether or not it transforms you.

I have another question for today, but before we get to that, head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress. Or if you'd rather listen and relax right here, here's the recorded meditation...

Today’s Question…

If you think of spirituality as transformative, then how do we heal, change or grow spiritually based on your faith or beliefs? What do you believe about how we become who we are meant to be?

"Spirituality has many facets, including awareness of the world that surrounds you; a sense of wonder, love, and gratitude; a practice of loving-kindness towards yourself and others; listening to your intuition and trusting your heart.  

Spiritual health is evidenced by people demonstrating the ability to be authentic, face their fears, let go of the past, and develop insight, forgiveness, peace, compassion, and love.

A sampling of what enhances spiritual health includes meditation, yoga, music and art therapy, breathwork, laughter, and martial arts. Regardless of your personal definition of spirituality, you can explore these and other options in a vast realm of modalities and processes that exist for the purpose of developing your spirituality and adapting it to your everyday life; and thus to having a healthy body, mind, and spirit."~Nikki Riddell Tiffany, Spirituality and Healing

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and a quote or two to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and hear the blessing I’ve recorded for you. 

Peaceful retreat closing

Want to see my book list for these questions? Visit my Twenty Questions store.

Have a great day!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Identify Your Theology: Eighteenth Question

Identify Your Theology:
Eighteenth Question

We're on the home stretch now and talking about spirituality. In Friday's post, I asked what the spiritual practices are that support your beliefs and your faith.

Today, we are turning our attention to our next question, today, but before we do, head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress. Or listen and relax right here...

Today’s Question…

What role does your spirituality play in your life? Does it comfort you? Transform you? What impact does it have?

"According to interfaith minister and author Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, when we immerse ourselves in creative acts, we can quiet the noises around us from our 'wild and wired world,' and truly calm ourselves. With these creative acts, we also can cultivate a spiritual practice.

In her book Crafting Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation, Oman Shannon quotes the 20th-century Catholic priest Henri Nouwen, who said, 'Through the spiritual life we gradually move from the house of fear to the house of love.' A portable shrine can serve as a comforting tool, which soothes your mind and heart, Oman Shannon writes. When creating your own portable shrine, Oman Shannon suggests considering what brings you the most comfort and what would symbolize that best." ~Margarita Tartakovsky, PsychCentral.com

What about you? Does your spirituality help you move from your own house of fear to an inner house filled with love?

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and the quote to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and the blessing I’ve written for you. 

Peaceful retreat closing

Want to see my book list for these questions? Visit my Twenty Questions store.  

Have a great day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Identify Your Theology: What are Your Essential Spiritual Practices?

Identify Your Theology: 
Number Seventeen

Yesterday, I asked what aspects of your faith or spirituality are essential to you? What matters most?

We are turning our attention to our next question about your spirituality, today, but before we do, you can head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress. Or listen to the brief meditation right here...

Today’s Question…

Are there spiritual practices that, for you, are an important way for you to express or live out your beliefs, your faith or spirituality?

"A spiritual practice is the very simple act of getting in touch with your Self. Not with your mind, your feelings or your body, but with this sense of presence or being behind them. How to go about it is a matter of personal preference." ~Sophie Rose, Lightworkers.org

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and a quote or two to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and the blessing I’ve written for you.

Peaceful retreat closing

Want to see my book list for these questions? Visit my Twenty Questions store.  

I'm taking the weekend off so I can have some family time, but will be back here on Monday. See you then!

Have a great weekend!

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So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

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Identify Your Theology: What about Your Spirituality?

Identify Your Theology:
Sixteenth Question

Yesterday, I asked you what you believe about life after death. Today, we've got a brand new question.

But before we get to it, head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress or tension. Or, you can listen and relax right here...

Today’s Question…

How would you define your spirituality or faith? Are there beliefs that, for you, are essential?

"Given your spirituality as it exists right now, if you stripped all the mythology out of it, what would be left? When we use the word mythology, we are not meaning something derogatory. We mean those stories that inform your religious belief and practice. If there were no saints, no Bible, no shepherds, no guiding stars, no Moses with the stone tablets, no stories of heaven and hell, no disciples, no gods and goddesses, no Mount Olympus, no demons, no karma, or original sin, what would be left of your spirituality?" ~Joyce & River Higginbotham, ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and a quote or two to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and the blessing I’ve written for you. 

Peaceful retreat closing

Want to see my book list for these questions? Visit my Twenty Questions store.   

Have a great day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Heart Wish Wednesday

Goddess Heart Wish Bottle

Welcome. Step into the circle of healing, where wishes come true. From my heart to yours, each Wish Wednesday, I offer you goddess blessings.

Just mentally add your wish here in the comments, and I will add it to my Heart Wish Bottle by blessing it myself, asking for a goddess blessing, and seeing it come true for you in my head and in my heart.

My wish this week is for the success of The Ultimate Blog Challenge. May it bring thousands of pageviews and new friends for each of us who is participating.

What is your wish this week?

Have a great day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

So many of us live our lives stuck in neutral.
Do you ever feel that way?
What if you could get yourself unstuck & finally heal
whatever is blocking you from the life that's waiting for you.
Announcing the Moon Healing eKit:
a 4-week eCourse for healing what's in the way.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Identify Your Theology: The Fifteenth Question

Identify Your Theology:
Fifteenth Question

In yesterday's post, I asked you what really matters about matter. :)

Today, let's look at our next question, today, but first, head on over to your retreat room so you can relax and let go of any of the day’s stress.

Or listen to the brief meditation right here...

 

Today’s Question…

What do you believe will happen when you die? 

As humans, do we continue to exist in some other form? Do we come back or is that it?

"It’s a question that has dogged man from the beginning of time: Is there life after death? Now one scientist has a theory he says may prove that each person does have a soul that survives even after your heart stops beating. Dr. Stuart Hameroff, an anesthesiologist and professor at the University of Arizona, shared his theory on a recent episode of the Science Channel series, Through The Wormhole, and RadarOnline.com has obtained a clip. Morgan Freeman, who played God in the movie Evan Almighty, narrates the show that explores the mysteries of our existence. He says Hameroff’s theory seems to provide a scientific link to the spiritual belief there is life after death." ~RadarOnline

Journal Questions

Now that you’ve read today’s question and a quote or two to get you thinking, head on back into the mini-retreat to close it and to see the journal questions and the blessing I’ve written for you. 

Peaceful retreat closing

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