Your Joy is Precious - Protect It “With all the darkness that’s going on in the world, you can look at the darkness. Don’t stare. It will make you crazy. It will make you cross-eyed. It’ll make you what it is. The solution is to create magic, dance, sing, love, create environments where you can find joy.” ― RuPaul First of all, I love this sentiment. But I also stare at darkness, and I'll never stop. Let me explain. When I was a kid, my grandparents owned a funeral home. My dad was an ... continue reading...
New Age Baby, New Age Bathwater: Which is Which
Let's throw out the bathwater, but keep the baby. It's not that my spirituality has tapered off. In fact, it's deepened over time. But, back in the day, I used to look upon the whole world of holistic health and alternative spirituality with starry eyes. I would encounter a woo-woo claim and default to credibility. Now, I lead with a "Hmm, maybe, we'll see." Much snake oil is involved, my friends. Much, much snake oil. For sale. For a high price. It's not all snake oil! But a lot of it ... continue reading...
I Followed My Intuition to Get Off Social Media, Then This Happened
I will treasure this experience always. Like so many of us, since the US election last November, I haven't felt great. In no small part because I was looking at my phone and engaging with social media way too much. I felt like the world was going to hell on my phone, and all I could do was watch. Then, Monday, it hit me: social media, incrementally and then seemingly all at once, screwed up the world. So why do I keep going to it? Why do I keep contributing to it? Why do I keep subjecting ... continue reading...
3 Secrets to Thriving in The Year of the Wood Snake
Happy Lunar New Year! Here's how to make the most of 2025. Holy fascist dictator, Batman! The Year of the Wood Dragon has been bananas. Chinese astrologers warned us it would bring massive upheaval, and they weren't kidding. Now, luckily, on January 29th the Year of the Wood Snake begins. This should chill us out, help us zero in on what we can change, and facilitate a slower and more comfortable pace. Here are three secrets that will help you thrive in the Year of the Wood Snake. 1. ... continue reading...
21 Little Ways to Lift Your Spirit During Turbulent Times
Overcome powerlessness, frustration, and despair with one of these constructive, inspiring, mood-boosting activities. Positivity might feel like a tall order right now, and that’s okay. But life is still beautiful. The sun is going to keep on rising. And we all need you to shine your light. When a spiritual person awakens to their joy and empowerment, it’s not just personal—it’s transformative. Your heart light, when switched on, can shift the energy of a room, a family, or even a ... continue reading...
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