Every time I come back from Germany, I realize I've inadvertently curbed certain bad habits and have once again set my feet on a healthier path, physically and mentally -- just by getting into the groove of life there! Then I come home, and the struggle to maintain these little changes begins. What am I … Continue reading How Germany Kick-Started My Goals (again)
Category: Philosophy
Why Non-Christians Shouldn’t Marry Christians
Should you marry someone of a different faith? That depends on the faith and on who you ask...
Loki’s Story: Beginnings in Endings, Holding On and Letting Go
(Loki's story has been heavy on my mind lately because my 13-year-old Shih Tzu may push me into a very difficult decision within the next week or two. I'm 34 and I've never had to decide if it was "time" for a beloved pet to leave. It would hardly be the first time I couldn't … Continue reading Loki’s Story: Beginnings in Endings, Holding On and Letting Go
A Dream of Welcome
"All I want is a little candle/book/soap/oils/Tarot shop of my own in a small, liberal, chatty, nature-y town somewhere scenic. #dreams" That was me the other day, casual thoughts spilling over into Twitter conversations as per usual (seriously, if there were a job calling for a professional rambler, I'd be one of the most successful … Continue reading A Dream of Welcome
Stories that Stick
What makes a story stay with us forever? What frequency is it that resonates with those innermost heartstrings for each of us? These stories shape our lives and seem to reflect back our innermost selves, or the higher Selves we all strive to be. I believe that the "sticky stories" we come across highlight core … Continue reading Stories that Stick
Why I’m a Big Fan of Ink (updated)
Tattoos were one of the big Not No But Hell Nos in my circles growing up. I never really understood the objection, even with the whole "body as temple" mindset. Doesn't it make sense to decorate your temple as you see fit? I got my first ink as a very generous deal in 2014. I … Continue reading Why I’m a Big Fan of Ink (updated)
Not an Obligation to Me
(Warning: graphic image below -- visible blood in medical tubing, iodine, etc. ...It doesn't bother me, but some people might not want to look.) It's February 14th. I'm not going to rehash my story (find it here if you're curious) but it's important to me that I mark this day. Eight years ago, I came … Continue reading Not an Obligation to Me
The One Thing Worse than Has-Been
"Mom, I think you messed up. You should have been a singer. I mean, you could've really been somebody." It was just chatter, I told myself. My eleven-year-old casually moved on in the conversation that had become one-sided, as I tried to heave my weary heart away from old wounds suddenly renewed. She, thankfully, is … Continue reading The One Thing Worse than Has-Been
Deliberately Shameless
"Shame on you!" "You should be ashamed of yourself!" "Have you no shame?" No, I don't, and I'll tell you why. The Free Dictionary defines shame as: "A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, … Continue reading Deliberately Shameless
Seeking Happy Holidays
It's 1:31am on December 21st, 2016, as I write this. Good Yule, y'all! Or, blessed Solstice! Hearing these words in person would be uncomfortable for many people. What did she say? Yule, seriously?? Must be a New Age wonk...smh. There are also those for whom hearing anything other than their own particular holiday greeting triggers … Continue reading Seeking Happy Holidays
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