Halloween and the Day of the Dead are just around the corner. While I never turn down a fun-sized candy bar, I really don’t do much to celebrate either one of these days. Sometimes, I’ll scroll through social media, pausing on images of elaborate costumes. I’m always amazed at the creativity. I’ve never had a…
John Bolton, Donald Trump’s national security adviser before being fired in 2019 and becoming a critic of the president, has been criminally indicted on federal charges of retaining classified information and sharing it with family members. He could face decades in prison. The Wall Street Journal has pointed up the dangers of speaking out against…
“As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, the wise are not shaken by praise or blame.” ~The Dhammapada, Verse 81 Some moments lift you like moonlight. Others break you like a wave. I’ve lived through both—and I’ve come to believe that the way we move through these emotional thresholds defines who we…
A tangled mess of an abandoned China spy trial has left Keir Starmer looking inept and the political classes across the board perplexed about how to tackle the China situation. One commentator said ‘China is a superpower with near-monopoly control of some mineral resources and pre-eminence in important manufacturing supply chains. Trusting friendship is not…
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” ~Maya Angelou I used to believe that healing and personal transformation required a lot of effort—writing page after page in a journal or getting up at the crack of dawn to carry out a morning routine,…
Your home is your refuge. It is where you re-charge your energy like a battery. It is so important to make it a sacred, safe, healing place for you and your family. When your home’s energy is aligned, you feel more peaceful, more vital, more connected, and you open the door to prosperity, abundance, and…
In a world filled with dread and suffering, the love life of Katy Perry seems a tawdry distraction. But the astrology is interesting as is her demonstrable lack of talent picking romantic partners, despite being one of Billboard’s greatest pop stars of the 21st century, having sold over 151 million records worldwide. Born 25 October…
If you wake up anxious these days, you’re not alone. Between the news cycle, global uncertainty, and the chaos of daily life, it can feel like the world is spinning faster than we can catch our breath. I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual myself lately—partly because of everything happening in my own life, and…
The New Moon in Libra 2025 is on the way. This lovely sliver of light might not be visible because it’s due to arrive at 8:25 AM ET, hours after the Sun has already taken over. Although it may be hard to see, the impact is still potent. New Moons are a time for fresh…
Each of us has spirit guides that are with us from the moment we are born, right up until we take our final breath. Just as they are named, your spirit guides are here to help guide you through life. There are spirit guides who are with you for shorter periods of time to help…
