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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF ‘RITUAL’?
Rituals are an important part of our daily lives, but what is a ritual and who is qualified to carry one out? What makes a ritual sacred? Here…
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PLACE
In a piece of short fiction this scene at an urban bus stop introduces the reader to a number of people through the eyes of one harried, tired…
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HOW DOES PREJUDICE HAPPEN?
Prejudice, an opinion based not on facts but on limited personal experience, is part of the fabric of our lives, either as holder or recipient. This article is…
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WHAT IS MORNING PRACTICE?
Many coaches and guides recommend beginning your day with a spiritual practice. What is that? And how do you do that?
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LEARNING TO WALK…AGAIN
The author draws from her own experience in learning to walk again after a flare-up of multiple sclerosis to inspire anyone who finds themselves sidelined by accident, illness,…
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HOW TO PRACTICE THE ART OF OF WAITING
Waiting is one of life's challenges that everyone gets to practice sooner or later. Waiting can be difficult or easy depending on the outcome. This article takes a…
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THE THRILL OF BEING A WRITER
An aspiring writer asks how old is too old to take up with art of writing by comparing it to a thrill ride at the fair.
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8 WAYS TO FIND INSPIRATION
Being creative is a matter of knowing how to show hospitality to Inspiration and there are a number of ways to invite Inspiration to visit. Here are 7…
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WHAT MAKES A DOG A SERVICE DOG?
There is a big difference between a service dog, and an assistance dog, an emotional support dog and a pet. This article explains that difference and addresses the…
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HOW TO FORGIVE WHEN IT HURTS
How do we forgive when we have been betrayed? Is it possible to move forward while still bleeding from the wounds? In a society that tells us to…
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WHAT IS BREAKING A VOW?
Breaking a vow made with the whole heart can be devastating at worst; life-changing at best. This article is a look at the forces that may bring about…
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KEEPING YOUR BALANCE SPIRITUALLY
There are some ways to keep standing when the world seems upside down that involve finding insight, protecting your inner ears, and making choices aid in balance.
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DISCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF DAWN
Rising early enough to see the sunrise is the way to experience what is known as a 'Thin Place' where heaven and earth meet.
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A PERSONAL LOOK AT RACISM
Because I live in a geographic area where there is more diversity in the eggs I eat than in my neighbors, I hid behind the myth that racial…
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HOW MUCH DO YOU MATTER?
How much do you matter.? How do you know? What measure do you use to determine how much you are worth?