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Exploring Life’s Pivotal Moments
Fiction writer, Sandra Kring once noted, “We work hard to disown the parts of our lives that were painful, difficult, or sad. But just as we can’t rip chapters out of a book and expect the story to still make sense, so we cannot rip chapters out of our past and expect our lives to still make sense. Keep every chapter of your life intact, and keep on turning the pages. Sooner or later you’ll understand why every scene, every chapter was needed.” Throughout our life journey, we encounter a variety of different experiences. We meet new people, we make friends, we get an education, we take certain jobs, we change our career, we explore certain hobbies, we find love, we experience break-ups, we make…
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The Journey of Synchronicity
Imagine being outside on a cool, crisp autumn evening, looking up above and seeing dozens of stars scattered throughout the night sky. They seem to be sparkling with a magical energy that you don’t quite understand, yet you somehow feel connected to it. You sense that the stars “know” what your dreams are and what your passions are – and they’re beckoning you to follow your heart. They appear to have the answers – the answers you’re searching for as you begin to ponder a new beginning for yourself, either personally or professionally – maybe both. As you begin to ponder the direction you want to take and what next steps are needed to get there, think back to the many messages that have been…
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How Resourceful Are You?
We’re entering a full moon phase in the practical and resourceful sign of Capricorn. It’s a great time to review what you already have in place, both personally and professionally – and begin to look for creative ways to rework, reframe, or reshape what might be feeling old and stagnant. Many times, all we need is a refresh – and not an overhaul. As author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins says, “The defining factor for success is never resources – it’s resourcefulness.” It’s like taking a familiar song and playing it with a different tune. The words stay the same, but the melody changes. How creative are you with the resources you already have? Rather than continually looking for “something else” – how can you…
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Dancing with the Contrast of Darkness and Light
Our lunar goddess is rich with wisdom. Through her phases, she teaches us how to move from darkness into light with the gracefulness of a ballroom dance. We step in, we step out – and we circle back around again. And with each step of this dance, we gain a new experience – a new awareness. What do we receive in darkness that we may not see in the light? And how does the light magnify what’s tucked away in darkness? This is where the gift of contrast comes in – and how the wisdom of the moon serves as a wonderful teacher. Imagine looking up at the night sky during a first quarter lunar phase – and seeing a moon that’s half lit. It…
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Preparing for a Dramatic New Beginning
On a recent summer evening walk on Coast Guard Beach here on Cape Cod, I took this photo of the extraordinary sky that was unfolding above me. It was right on the edge of day, turning into night. It was quite a dramatic shift! It reminded me of the times in my life where I felt a dramatic shift within me, as I contemplated a significant life transition. There was a feeling of moving into darkness, to prepare for the next wave of light. I did a lot of journal writing during those times as I processed what was happening, getting clear on what I was letting go of – and what I was keeping on my journey forward. It felt just as dramatic as the…
