Revisiting Demeter
It’s been several years since I worked directly with the Great Mother. I’m a different person now, so I am curious to see what lessons she has for me this year.
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Mary’s Musings
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving when I was growing up meant going to Grandma’s house. My cousin and sister and I would be sent to the basement to play while the food was cooking.
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Borderline Extrovert
I am an introvert, though I have been missing the small, selective gatherings, and the occasional larger gatherings that were part of my routine before the pandemic.
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Upping My Daily Practice
I’ve had a daily practice that includes meditation for many years. In times of stress, self-care practices are among the first things to fall by the wayside.
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September is Back
It’s September, so everything is back on. Kids are back to school, I am back to work full time. And back to higher stress levels. Will we be back to quarantine? Stay tuned!
Writing Break
I’m excited to get back to projects I’ve had on hold since before the pandemic began. And I’m running up against the same challenge I was having before: time.
The Danger of the Other
We are all experiencing pain – emotionally, physically, spiritually, or a combination of the above. It’s easier to hate than to find the roots of that pain.
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Speaking Up is Scary
I was raised to be a good girl – to not talk back. It wasn’t just my family who instilled this lesson. I also received it from teachers and peers at school and church.
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The Fog is Lifting
I’ve been in a fog since March 11th. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, lack of motivation… I feel like maybe – just maybe – the fog is finally starting to lift.
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I’m an Impostor
When you’re playing a video game, the bosses don’t get easier when you get to the next level. As your experience increases, so do the challenges you face.