Category Archives: Spirit

I Do Not Seek War, But Dappled Light

I do not seek war, only the glory that is mine for fighting well. I ignore petty jibes of would-be warriors who long for fights to distract themselves from their own poor stature of spirit…I honed my fighting skills to protect my healing work, my students, my culture, my kitchen, and my herbs…I see dappled light and find peace in it. Continue reading

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Social Media Scenario

Social Media Scenario Ever seen the following between relative strangers, online? Person A: “I’m scared!” Person B: “Yes, life is scary sometimes. But I bet you have inner resources to overcome your fear.” Person A: “Wah! Person B is mean! … Continue reading

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Authenticity with Strangers

Authentic connections can happen with strangers, if one is true to oneself. I recently encountered a beautiful soul. The experience brought home the importance of risking being yourself. Here’s the story. Cindy commissioned a spirit portrait. Aside from a handful … Continue reading

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A Constellation of Love

You need not suffer alone, in your wanting to be a light for the world. Many of us shine shoulder to shoulder with you. Continue reading

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Birthing Goddess Talisman

This painting and essay tie together seemingly disparate topics—childbirth, honoring your creations, plagiarism, and Ostara, to name a few. I’d love your thoughts on this, truly. Scroll past the pic for my thoughts on it. Here is purchase info about … Continue reading

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Priest(ess) Prayer

Goddess, make me Your finely crafted tool, shaped precisely to the work You ask. Continue reading

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Magic Doors

Creative process clears the mind, so we can better understand our life and ourself. I love faerie tales in which a magic door appears and opens to another world. I wanted to paint such a portal. But the story’s been … Continue reading

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Faerie Taoism

We’re born magic. Born stardust. Born touching Divinity. Continue reading

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Yule Magic Wishes

Letters to Santa—Yule Magic Wishes A simple holiday ritual for children of all ages. 2015 update: Yup, you can still make your wishes to Pagan Santa. But instead of scrolling down to do it, click here for the updated page. … Continue reading

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Only If …

I want people to get presents only if they believe in Santa Claus. Keep Santa in Christmas. #KeepSantaInChristmas (I could not resist, I just could not resist.) On a more serious note, I had to make that joke. I am … Continue reading

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