Neither Grace Nor Guilt
In the Ordains of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Canada, we are reminded that there is “neither grace nor guilt”. This speaks to personal responsibility.
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A Difference of Values
Part of the beauty of human experience is how different we all are. It can also lead to some uncomfortable situations when we bump into a difference of values.
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Ebb and Flow
You would think I would be used to it by now – the ebb and flow of people in and out of my life, and especially my social (read: spiritual) circles.
Password Hell
For the last few days, I have been in password hell. I’m not sure exactly what I did to get sent here, but I don’t like it.
Profound Grief
How are you? I’m okay, fine, hanging in, managing. All of these are true. Underlying them is a profound grief that makes okay, fine, hanging in, & managing difficult.
Aging Gracefully
A few days ago, I celebrated my 46th birthday. I refuse to hide it, because many years ago I made a promise to myself that I would go about aging gracefully.
Attack of the Brain Weasels
I’m usually a pretty optimistic person, however, my positive outlook has been missing the last couple of weeks. I’ve had a severe attack of the brain weasels.
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
I hated nursery rhymes with my name in them when I was younger, because they were often used by my peers to tease me. Christmas was the worst. Insert eye roll.
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Sons and Daughters
Growing up, I wanted to be a mom. I often imagined myself with daughters. Instead, the Universe blessed me with three amazing sons that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
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Blessing Others
At the end of our rituals, we share food and drink with a blessing. This part of the ritual is called “cakes and ale”, though it can be any kind of food or drink.