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An Economy Based in Love & Service

2015 Update: A revised version of this essay is in my new book, which is titled A Sacred Marketplace: Sell without Selling Out or Burning Out. Mysticism + Marketing = Sales. ———————————- An Economy Based in Love and Service Someone … Continue reading

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Now, Self, Alone, God

survival, mourning, sorrow, Sicilian heritage, the daily scramble, illness, worry, powerlessness, spiritual practices, beauty, & divine blessings Continue reading

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Welcoming Newbies

Part 1 in a series on supporting newcomers in your spiritual community. Continue reading

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Content, Not Form

I’m sad – actually sad in my heart – that some people think disdain makes them look spiritually superior and virtuous. Continue reading

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Pagan Mystic Springtime

Pagan Mystic Springtime: Multimedia – – poetry, painting, and photo collage. Sit with this as a contemplation / vision / ritual / affirmation / place / story / poem Continue reading

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Herbs are Poetry.

Poetry is not just words on a page. Life is poetry. Herbs are poetry. I love St. John’s wort and oatstraw. Our approach to holistic healing has to become more holistic. Continue reading

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Listen To Wind

Francesca De Grandis: “Stories about my cats have always helped me express myself as a teacher. For example, cats reveal life’s chaos to be God’s kind, mischievous lessons.” Continue reading

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Giveaway Expands Me, Out into the Stars

Giveaway Expands Me, Out into the Stars. Hoarding will contract me. Do you want these garnet and pearl earrings? Free! Continue reading

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Workaholic Elf Takes Care of Self.

Workaholic Elf Takes Care of Self. Apply your elven career skills to self-care. Be a Domestic Elf! Be professional about self-care. Continue reading

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Staying Calm midst Holiday Madness

This time of year tends to be overwhelmingly busy and at least a little dizzying. What if “home for the holidays” meant that you felt at home in yourself? Continue reading

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