Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

DIY Tshirt Cloth Flower

Homespun, but Boldly Elegant I’ve got five new brooches, made from scraps. There’s something spiritually earthy when you upcycle to create beauty. The above T-shirt flower is my variation on this tutorial: http://prairiepatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html Do try the original variation as well. … Continue reading

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Compassion and Moral Superiority

Condemnation fosters conflict. Compassion nurtures mutual understanding and positive change. Continue reading

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What Constitutes Easy?

I thought, “I’m just an emotional basket case, who is angry at God.” Then anger kicked in. That changed everything: I remembered I’m a warrior. Continue reading

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How to Choose a Teacher

Don’t waste precious time and money on false promises, dubious bargains, manipulative web design, and haughty leaders. Continue reading

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2015 Faerie Beltane

Faerie Beltane. The event is a group phone call. Free and open to all. Celebrate magic. Manifest joy, possibilities, abundance, and fulfillment. Continue reading

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Healing Warriors Event

Many people say my self-healing was so miraculous that I should teach my approach. My methods only work for exceptional people. Continue reading

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Phoenix Pendant

Rommy, check out the pic below. I had my painting of a Phoenix laser-engraved on wood, to make a pendant. This is not something I will sell. I wanted to wear my painting as a pendant for so long, but … Continue reading

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Try the Doors

Long term trauma, shamanism, bodhisattvas. Alice down the rabbit hole sees a tiny door. Hear me when I say, “You will triumph.” Continue reading

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Pagan Arrogance?

Spiritual arrogance can happen just as much in Pagan groups as in mainstream religion. If we each look inside for arrogance, we can make a better world. Continue reading

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Giveaway Blanket

I’m giving away a handful of Tarot, Lenormand, and other divination decks that don’t suit me. Claim one! Continue reading

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