In Western Culture and Religion, we are taught that each person has a soul. That soul is precious as it is our direct connection to God. Shamanism has a different, and I find much easier to understand, definition of this aspect of the human condition. It is one that does not leave us fearing for […]
The Purpose Behind Failure
We live in a world that is both overly harsh and overly enabling. The world can be an extremely beautiful and frightening place. There is a meme going around social media that goes something like, “Tell everyone that the world is beautiful…but scream it at them in German….because the world is also frightening.” I feel […]
Times of Transition
As I write this we are approaching the Winter Solstice. In the Southern hemisphere, it is actually the Summer Solstice. Both are times of transition. Because of where I live, I will focus mostly on the Winter Solstice. That is mostly just for my convenience than anything. So the Winter Solstice as a time when […]
The Benefits of Conflict
Conflict is never easy, and because it is not an easy thing to walk through, many tend to avoid it completely, even if that means that their own needs never do get met. There are also some who dive into conflict with a passion, creating drama at every turn. And then there are a number […]
Hakuna Matata
Life is not an easy road to travel. There are a LOT of bumps and hairpin turns along the way. Those who are uncomfortable with change often find that life is unbearable at the best of times because, in truth, change is the ONLY constant thing about life. From the time we are conceived until […]