Sacred Snippets: Druze Beliefs
Take a closer look at the Druze faith, a spiritual path steeped in history and shrouded in mystery. Originating in the 11th century, it’s a faith that stands out with its own set of intriguing beliefs and ethical values. Dive into the world of Druze spirituality, where private rituals and symbolic meanings play a central role, and see how its ancient wisdom adapts to the complexities of the modern world.
Grieving My Living Parents
Mother’s Day affected me pretty negatively this year (2024) and while being upset, I remembered an essay I wrote early in 2021. Instead of recreating the wheel, I have decided to share this exactly as it was written three years ago. Just as with any grief, I have learned how to ride the waves that […]
Sacred Snippets: Tengrism
Tengrism places a strong emphasis on living in harmony with the natural environment, showing respect for one’s ancestors, and adopting an all-encompassing perspective that views everything as interrelated.
Which Moon Phase Makes You Want to Silently Scream?
I’m pretty sure that for me, it’s the waxing gibbous moon phase. I am admittedly a hot mess. That’s not true. I am a lukewarm mess. This could be a good or a bad thing, depending on perspective – like a glass that contains liquid at the halfway point. Should I be bothered by this? […]
Real Self-Care Can’t Be Bought in a Store
In our modern, hectic lives, the concept of self-care is plastered across social media feeds and self-help shelves. Yet, amidst the noise, it’s all too easy to lose sight of what genuine self-care truly entails. Pooja Lakshmin’s book Real Self Care fell off the shelf and into my lap, offering profound insights and practical guidance […]
When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip
Oh, the song’s in your head now! “I put my hand upon your hip. When I dip, you dip, we dip.” Everyone else tacks their life story onto recipes they share. Not me. What follows is some random crap that’s been in my head this morning. Along with two dip recipes that I love and […]
Just One of My Favorite Love Stories
43.1696° N, 77.5607° W Many moons ago, this is the exact spot I realized I was in love with a man I shouldn’t be but have been in love with over many lifetimes. The summer of 2006 was a strange season in my life. Just about two years prior, I purchased my home in New […]