JOY Joy does not arrive with a fanfare,on a red carpet strewn with the flowers of a perfect life. Joy sneaks in, as you pour a cup of coffee,watching the sun hit your favourite tree, just right. And you usher joy away,because you are not ready for it.Your house is not as it must be,for such a distinguished guest. But joy cares nothing for your messy home,or your bank-balance,or your waistline, you see. Joy is supposed to slither through the cracks of your imperfect life,that’s how ... continue reading...
Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth:
Wonder Woman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the DC Comics universe. She is a warrior princess of the Amazons, a race of women warriors who live on the hidden island of Themyscira. Wonder Woman has many abilities and weapons, but one of her most unique and powerful tools is the Lasso of […] Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth: After I wrote Hestia Prytantis, I started thinking about what Hestia would be like in today's world. Then I found this blog post that talks about Wonder Woman's ... continue reading...
Leave your prayer beads and come outside: The spiritual path of play
To allow yourself to play with another person is no small risk. It means allowing yourself to be open, to be exposed, to be hurt. It is the human equivalent of the dog rolling on its back—I know you won’t hurt me even though you can. It is the dog putting its mouth around your […] Leave your prayer beads and come outside: The spiritual path of play Whilst my prayer and prayer beads are precious to me, as are my devotional rituals, readings, and writings - this struck a chord for me in my ... continue reading...
Contemplative Living Series: Hestia’s Rule – Simplicity of possessions
Affiliate Advertising disclaimer The full list of the twelve rules of the Order of the Horae may be found here. I love Hestia and my home does maintain a minor devotion to Her but thinking as a Heathen, I had to give some thought to Whom I would give this “rule” and after a bit […] Contemplative Living Series: Hestia’s Rule – Simplicity of possessions I absolutely adore Galina's horror at the idea of shared possessions - it speaks to me on an equally visceral level. I do think her ... continue reading...
Reclaiming Our Birthright of Joy by Mary Gelfand
Part 2 was posted yesterday In my earlier piece on joy I wrote about collective joy—the kind that can be experienced in larger groups of people engaging in a shared experience that brings them a sense of joy and connection, like dancing in the streets. Here I’m talking about a more personal kind of joy, shared […] Reclaiming Our Birthright of Joy by Mary Gelfand Researcher and therapist Brene Brown writes “I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by ... continue reading...
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