There are two ways to get deep. One way is to sink toward it, lifeless and resigned; a one-way ticket. Yuck. And the other way is to dive toward it, strong and on purpose with every intention of bringing the nourishment, insight, and wisdom found there back up to the …
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the patron saint of weirdos
One of my favorite episodes of This American Life is about tribes and belonging. First, because it solved the mystery of why I like the sound of pencil on paper and whispered African accents. Second, it framed a concept I’d been trying to put my finger on -- the idea of belonging, having …
are Cheetahs failures?
If I'm not watching a historic drama or a medical show (dresses & doctors are my fav streaming genres), I'm watching a nature program. Last week I watched one about the Cheetah and I learned a lot about failure. The Cheetah is the fastest land animal, running at speeds up to 70 …
Lineage
I love the scenes in British dramas where a kid is learning to recite all the Kings & Queens of England. The kid usually turns it into a little song to help remember which Henry or Elizabeth. It's cute. Royals aside, I've learned that lineage can mean a lot. Lineage can be a point of …
Summer Solstice ritual
This is a ritual to use throughout the next 5 weeks, during any full moon, or anytime you need The Queen. First, anoint your heart space with The Queen anointing oil. Face the East and say:Wise Queen, I call to you. Queen of new ideas and innovation, bring me fresh ideas and solutions to worn …