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Being True ~ A New Year of Authenticity
Lucie pulls to the curb with a delightful smile beaming on her face, filled with happiness…
Thank You Divine Mother ~ Nature’s Gifts
As we approach the season for giving thanks, I was filled with a sense of love,…
True Ghost Stories ~ Whatcha gonna do?
The autumn air turns crisp and colors present their intensity across the skyline reminding us we…
Home Base ~ Soul Portal
From my apartment window, I lie in bed peering out at a gorgeous sun bidding me…
Calm Waters ~ Staying the Course
Fire and flood, violence and greed, and the occasional good Samaritan are what the newscasters spiel…
Decisions ~ Listening to Spirit
Making a major decision? Put it in Spirit’s hands ‘they say.’ Worried about outcomes? Give all fear to Spirit…
Divine Motherhood ~ The Best Choice
Warm nourishing love permeates every cell and space of my being. Arms like wings of an…
You’re So Lucky ~ How to Create Good Fortune
I cross my fingers and inwardly wish my granddaughter good luck as she backs her mom’s…
All the Light We Can Be ~ Life From a Higher View
The world as we know it is on fire. Fire represents transformation. Almost everyone I know…
The Emerald Ray ~ A Sacred Path of Healing
Another new year begins and we set our intentions to be healthy and happy, and to…
Greatest Star ~ Power Poem
Twinkle, twinkle, greatest starYou send us hope from a farStreaming power from the gridThe Source of…
Altars for Altering in New Planetary Consciousness
I had an adventure. I drove Isis (my Roadtrek camper van) all the way to Santa…
Faith ~ Light Amidst the Clouds
On a dark day I sit and allow sadness to creep across my face. Though my…
When Life Looks Hazy ~ A Poem For Grace
Haze over the red rocksBreathes through my soulThere’s a compass in hereSpinning my heart afire If…
Global Garden Party ~ Blossoming Eden Requires Growth
At my favorite food co-op, a friend from my teenage years works as a cashier. She…
I Understand You ~ The Climb to Forgiveness
Standing at the top of the mountain, I can look down and have an all-encompassing view…
Beyond the Rainbow ~ A Poem for Going Home
Beyond the Rainbow A Poem for Going Home Beyond the rainbowOur true home awaitsTruth reflected in…
What a Cock ~ Rage Management
Lose it lately? Admittedly, sometimes it seems to feel good to let loose our wrath. That…
Light in the Dark ~ Messages From Firefly
A young woman with her head down and a determined stance pushes a double stroller through…
Hippy Happiness ~ Peace on Earth as Reality
I stare at the ad on Facebook, for the flowery bellbottom jeans, way too long. In…
Gentleness ~ A High State of Spirituality
Fearless words spoken from the heart grabs my attention like no other. Calmness washes over me…
A New Year ~ Prayers For All
As the sun rises on the new year, I pray that everyone feels very loved, nurtured…
Mystery Stone ~ I Will Heed Your Messages!
It’s 4 AM and I’m awoken by a sensation in the middle of my chest. I…
Shadow Lands ~ How to Release Damaging Ghost Thoughts
Rain clouds blacken the sky. With the wind lashing at her face, she picks up her…
Mona Lisa IS smiling ~ She’s Immune to Anger
Meandering down the canister aisle, I find my favorite dark chocolate covered almonds. As I’m about…
The Secret to Peace on Earth
Our world is forever changed, for the Divine Mother has returned to restore compassion on all…
Emerging From the Chrysalis ~ 4 Steps to Quietly Unfold Your Wings
This year is supposed to be my ‘seven’ year, according to numerology. A time of repose,…
Saying Goodbye to My Best Friend ~ Grieving With Love
I still remember the first time I saw Ambriel. My chocolate Labrador had needed to see…
Life Chances ~ Messages From Mother Nature
Tidy up a bit, you’ll feel better, dear human animals. Refresh yourself in my pure waters….
Chasing Waterfalls ~ Better to Stick to Lakes You Know
I was looking for a bit of an adventure, so I went chasing waterfalls. Wisconsin has…
Rescuer, Save Yourself ~ In a World Full of Narcissism, Choose Self-Love
Real self-love is not egocentric narcissism. It is the ability to live your life in a…
Bird’s-Eye View ~ A Higher Perspective
My husband, Ed, and I drive slowly along Lake Michigan. We love taking the back roads…
Breath of Peace ~ A Poem of Power
When the storm clears the forest, there is a chanceBefore the devas swirl up their celebratory…
End of Times ~ Beginning of Timeless; Aspirations for a New Year
On New Year’s Eve, 34 years ago, I didn’t make a list of New Year’s resolutions….
I Love You, But . . . ~ The Fine Art of Setting Boundaries
My stomach twitters with trepidation. It’s time to say something out loud, to the point, and…
A Perfect Reflection ~ As We Change Our Inner Focus, the World Transforms
My frustration was humming along under my skin and coming through my paintbrush. It has been…
Breaking Through the Smoke ~ Hope For a Clear View
A red sun sizzles behind the smoke drifting over from the west coast wild fires. My…
The Witch is Out of the Woods ~ Honoring Our Feminine Gifts
We know the scene well ~ the town’s people sneak away in the middle of the…
Divided States in the United States ~ A Viral Response
Many holistic doctors, and leaders of the holistic approach to life, teach us that the body…
It’s a Joy to Get to Know You ~ Divine Excavation Leads to Knowing Spirit
You never worryAnd certainly don’t obsessFor You already knowAll situations lead to what is best Your…
Mystical Life ~ May Divine Sparks Awaken Us Into the New
As I slowly walk through green forests, I like to view myself as a visitor. This…
Humanity’s Hope ~ Golden Rule
If I am you and you are meOur arms are entwinedFor all eternity So I weep…
Mother Earth Day ~ Time to Discover Your Gifts
The sandy path lining the woods parallels the shore of my beloved Lake Michigan. My heart…
Sun Smile ~ The Planet is Healing
On a cloudy morning, I take a slow walk to the harbor. There is colorful chalk…
Stillness in the Storm ~ A Poem for Peace
Stillness in the Storm Felt a storm approach On a blue sky day No words could…
Travel Risk ~ Live Your Dreams *and* Play It Safe
Climb that mountain? Some say it is foolhardy. Others tell you to live life with gusto….
Love Medicine ~ 12 Ways to Heal Via Waves of Love
We are Divine Beings of Love ~ our Creator does not do substandard work! And yet,…
Enchanted ~ When the Mystical Joins the Ordinary
My husband and I travel north after the storm. At first, the grass holds only a…
The Middle Road ~ Social Grace During the Holidays
Rose was hoping the gathering with her family would be filled with peace and good cheer…
Stairway to Heaven ~ Even if it Feels Like Starting Over – We Build on Past Success
One massive gray cloud hovers over Lake Michigan urging me to give my darker emotions to…
Swimming Upstream ~ Part of Life’s Flow
I consider myself a ‘go with the flow’ advocate. Life need not be hard if we…
Sacred Healing Waters ~ A Mission to Purify Our World
Laden with algae, the creek looks a bit murky, but I swirl my hands in it…
One Purpose ~ Many Gifts: How to Accomplish Your Unique Soul Contribution
Often a client will ask me what I think their life purpose is. Always I smile,…
She Comforts Me ~ Recalling Home Poem
I cry out for love She says ~ here I Am Though She did send me…
When Water Meets Sky ~ Heaven on Earth is Rendered
Our emotions, long associated with the water element, spot light where our thoughts are treading. Pause,…
Spirits Among Us ~ Bring Comfort and Awareness
A young woman was already seated in the shuttle that I needed to take to get…
Second Chances ~ Same Situation – Different Response
A rather large yellow dog, with a serious face, was minding his own business as a…
Porcupine Messages ~ Understanding the Point of Body Symptoms
Our bodies are such wonderful communication devices. When we need a bit of prodding to understand…
Letter to My Twin Grand-babies
Your big sister had already expanded my heart to the moon and back, eleven years ago,…
Loyalty ~ Where Do We Need It Most?
Stand By Me by Ben E. King is a song that always makes me pause and…
Love Is ~ The ever-present search for Presence
I have traveled very farTo find the love Beckoning from the One bright star A light of inspiration Surely…
Green-eyed Monster ~ How to turn Jealousy into Emerald Love
Patty’s bedroom had it all, including the ballerina bedspread that was so pretty. She lived a…
DIY ~ Oh My! Do-It-Yourself Mentality Can Be a Healthy Way to Accomplish Goals
I stare at the unfinished baby blanket I had started ten years ago after my first…
Leaf Logic ~ Enjoy the Transitions of Life
When change comes upon us And it seems so very large Better to not force it…
Blame Game Over ~ Finding Health in a Wild World
There are so many wonderful holistic paths to tread down that help clear our way towards…
We Are Family ~ A Matrix of Connection is Felt in the Heart
Twenty-nine Augustins from three generations all gathered in Luxembourg a few weeks ago. Some of us…
New Road for an Old House ~ Reflections on a Path to Contentment
I have lived in the same spot for so long that the only way to get…
A Time to Remember ~ Altering Past Life Memories May Lead Us Home
I walk along the beach to savor the last view of the Mediterranean Sea before our…
The Price of Inner Peace
The tears that welled up in her large doe eyes were heartbreaking. It made my stomach…
Elemental Being ~ Co-creating with the Power of Our Natural World
Earth, Water, Air and Fire Spin with me now As we create our desire * With…
A Day In The Sun ~ Acceptance & Inclusiveness Will End Gun Violence
Wouldn’t it be the best time ever if we felt it was our moment in the…
Home ~ The Place We Live From
A deep craving Pulsed through my heart Be connected In the simple places In the dark…
Every Dog Has Her Day ~ Her Year too, According to the Chinese Zodiac
Dogs are known to be loyal, protective, and good crusaders ~ especially when they have been…
Hello Darkness My Old Friend ~ Allowing Feelings to Heal Us
My teenage self would brood for hours locked in my bedroom. The lit candles cast shadows…
Shine On ~ Best Ways to Stay Bright for the Holidays
Among the bustle of holiday parties and family get-togethers, a low hum of anxiety may surface…
Grandfather & the Red Baron ~ a story about finding a home
My grandfather flew with the German fighter squadron under the command of Baron von Richthofen ~…
Pterodactyl Attack ~ Imagining Worst Case Scenarios
My shuttle pulled up and a young man (maybe in his thirties) came out slowly and…
Which Witch?
If I were a real witch this is what I’d do ~ I’d cast a spell…
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