Patterns in the sand – part 3
Realigning with our love and will A continuation of yesterday’s Patterns in the sand – Part 2. Blessed Imbolc! Blessed full moon! What a wonderful time, ripe with symbolism to encourage us onward. How wonderful that the old European celebration, going back to 6000 BC honours the goddess Bridgid, keeper of the hearth fires. How […]
Authentic Love
Authentic love is to understand both strengths and weaknesses, of yourself and others, and accept them all. Anam Thubten More and more, I recognise that the things I write about are the things I’m trying to learn – not just intellectually, but deeply – emotionally, spiritually. I want to imbibe the thoughts, ideas, and principles, […]
But I say to You. . .
“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this:Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the supple moves of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone […]
Extending the Arms of Love
“People the world over consistently acknowledge each other in four ways:We acknowledge each other’s skills;each other’s character qualities,each other’s appearance andthe impact we make on each other.” Angeles Arrien My hands are sticky and sweet golden juice drips off my wrists onto the table! This is my first experience of such an abundance of peaches […]
Update 20: Befriending Our Dragons
Photo: Liliana Fuchs on Flickr Warm greetings for the new year and the epiphany season. Here in Spain, gifts are opened and sweet breads shared today, remembering the magi’s celebration of Jesus’ appearance in the world. Can you feel the change in energy? I’m already noticing the subtle changes as the balance between daylight and darkness […]