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How Darkness Can Inspire New Beginnings
We’ll be moving into another new moon phase soon – which always brings a time of new beginnings. Where one door closes, another one opens. During a new moon phase, the sky is completely black, other than the surrounding stars. It’s the point in every month when the moon takes a retreat and begins to grow again, redoubling her light and reflecting new creative energy on the world. It brings to our awareness the potential that darkness has in shedding light on life’s lessons and the many gifts that would otherwise go unnoticed. As poet Mary Oliver once wrote, “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.” The energies of the dark moon can feel especially…
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Are You Showing Up for the Wonders in Your Life?
I’ve just returned from a magical week in Iceland – where I experienced one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Northern Lights have been on my “bucket list” for a few years – and it took my 12-year-old daughter’s growing interest in them for us to finally take action by scheduling a winter vacation on this glorious Nordic island located within the Arctic Circle. And after witnessing them up close and personal, I can say this – the aurora borealis is truly spectacular! Not knowing what to expect, I was both pleasantly surprised and truly captivated by this extraordinary sight. Mother Nature sure knows how to put on a good show! And with just the right conditions (a cold, clear, and frosty winter night…
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What’s the Impact of Your Life Purpose Ripple?
Last week was the third anniversary of my mother’s sudden passing. So many memories came rushing back to me when I saw the date on my calendar. I was reminded of the many things she brought to my life and to the lives of my kids. But sadly and slowly, I’m realizing how much our family traditions have changed – in just a short amount of time. And it brings to my awareness how much one person can influence an entire chain of events simply by being themselves and touching those they love in special ways that are truly unforgettable. Every person has a unique presence that sometimes can be taken for granted – and only when they’re not around, do we realize the legacy they…
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Gratitude – One of Life’s Greatest Teachers
Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in the United States – and at the heart of this national holiday is gratitude. Take a moment, as you’re reading this, to reflect on what it is that you’re most grateful for in your life. Allow yourself to focus on any images, words, and emotions that capture this energy of gratitude – and make note of them in a journal or a notebook. Now think about the parts of your life where you could use a bit of inspiration – to spark an even deeper sense of gratitude. Even challenges can be inspiring when you take the time to examine them through a lens of possibility, seeing the lessons they bring into your life. Are you able…
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Are You Ready for the Intensity of This New Moon?
We’re entering a very powerful new moon phase tomorrow in the astrological sign of Scorpio. This is the most intense sign of the zodiac – and when it coincides with a new moon, it brings us an opportunity to break free from old patterns and begin claiming the life that we REALLY want. So be prepared for the intensity! Some of your own mysteries may come dramatically to the forefront. And by being open to a deeper, more soulful connection with yourself, you’ll begin to experience a transformation. From out of the hidden dark, you get a glimpse of the soul’s true face during this new moon. If you’ve been stagnating and lost, here’s a chance to release what’s dead, dying or diseased. In Scorpio, we turn the eye inward…
