From time to time we all need a little help with our boundaries. You might experience a drain in pesonal energy from spending time at work or running errands. Or it might be that you have a hard time saying "no" when you have too much on your plate. It could even be...
Once every year and a half, Venus displays a curious phenomenon where it appears to move backwards across the sky. Although retrograde motion is an optical illusion, its effects have been noted by astrologers, mystics, and others since ancient eras. Currently, we are...
Summer always feels like the perfect season to explore art, expression, and creativity. Whether you're on break from school (or entertaining young ones who are), or just looking for an opportunity to bring more joy into your life, finding a way to unlock your creative...
It's no secret that I have an affinity for the rocks and minerals of Great Britain. My best friend Ashley Leavy and I planned an entire retreat around our mutual love for the unique geology and sacred landscapes of the British Isles. Last month I wrote a little about...
Perennially popular, amethyst once cost more than gold and diamonds, and it remained valuable until large deposits were uncovered in South America. Amethyst is classified as a semiprecious gemstone, and it is the best known birthstone for the month of February. This...
Arguably the most iconic part of most New Year's celebrations, fireworks have lit the night sky for centuries. A mixture of flammable fuel and other mineral substances elicits loud bangs and bright colors once ignited. What kinds of minerals are found in fireworks,...
In the bustle of the modern world, our focus is often drawn toward utility and practicality. Even spiritual practice tends to focus on tangible outcomes. As we enter holiday season, I invite you to slow down to cultivate wonder in your spiritual (and secular)...
As we settle further into fall, my heart has been connecting to the flowers that continue to bloom here in central Florida. Although the roadsides are dotted with goldenrod, arrowhead, and all kinds of aster, there is one plant that feels all the more emblematic of...
Since this month kicks off a flurry of Reiki-related events, I wanted to explore the deeper meaning of the character rei in Reiki. There's a lot packed into a handful of lines, and it points toward some of the deeper meanings of the system of Reiki. ...