Smith: Honoring the Sacred Earth Review

Vanessa | November 24, 2010

Whether you feel more comfortable celebrating or observing the seasons, sitting in Nature or working in your garden, or learning and developing a new artistic skill, this book had so much variety it would be very easy to find something that worked for you and begin to develop it as part of a deeper and more complete spiritual practice.

Otter Thompson: Taking it slow

Vanessa | November 24, 2010

It’s too rich, too deep and too well-thought out to do anything but take it slowly, one chapter per day, perhaps, or even one per week. The exercises at the end of each chapter, and the realizations they inspire, deserve time in which to ruminate, to gestate, and to help the reader shift their reality.

Otter Thompson: Meeting My Mirrors

Vanessa | November 18, 2010

When I do find peace with the roles that I have assumed, only then will my mirror be polished clean and, only then will peace be reflected back to me.

Otter Thompson: First Impressions

Vanessa | November 9, 2010

Contacting that energy that is highest, whether we consider it to be within or outside of ourselves has, in my experience, the capacity to convey truths in a simple and profound way and I almost always enjoy the books that are written with this intention.

Asking for Forgiveness

Vanessa | September 26, 2010

If I don’t believe in a God that judges, what right do I have to judge the actions of others as right and wrong. I can feel that they are acting in a manner that causes me to feel hurt, but can I truly say that they are wrong?

On Death and Dying… and Living Authentically

Vanessa | September 14, 2010

This article is a fabulous reminder that when we are on our death beds we will regret the dreams we did not pursue and the love we did not share (especially with ourselves!). My father passed away last month and it has been a huge wake-up call for me – crazy that I needed another [...]

Belly Breathing: A Simple Tool for a Better Life

Vanessa | September 2, 2010

I came across this article in Psychology Today and it reminded me of a similar article I have on my website. Regardless of where you get the information, learning to breathe from your belly is one of the healthiest practices you can develop. Enjoy.

Wise Words from the Tao Oracle

Vanessa | August 7, 2010

Begin the work of cleaning up and restoring balance in your own small self first. Give it your total love and attention. Be forgiving and absolutely diligent. You and the world will be better for it.” …

Pert: The Molecules of Emotion

Vanessa | August 3, 2010

Whew! I’ve been taking a bit of a breather from non-fiction this past week to fly through The Cider House RulesThe Cider House Rules by John Irving. And then, needing something much fluffier, I read The Wheel of DarknessThe Wheel of Darkness by Preston and Childs while I was at the cottage this weekend. Great [...]

OSHO & Smith: Connecting to Nature and Creativity

Vanessa | July 16, 2010

Today’s Osho Zen TarotOsho Zen Tarot spread connects in a wonderful way with the reading I did yesterday on David Smith’s new book, Honoring the Sacred EarthHonoring the Sacred Earth – at least the left-hand cards do. With the right-hand I chose the Page of Clouds: Mind, which I also chose earlier this week, and [...]