Sacred Cacao Rituals with Ceremonial Cacao Maker Dina Valentini
We're familiar with the image of a cold, snowy night with friends gathered around a fireplace laughing, telling stories, everyone enjoying a mug of hot chocolate, maybe with marshmallows. What might w...
28 Mai 56min
Summer Solstice - A Ritual Inspired by My Dying Husband
Whatever spiritual path we follow, whether we follow any path, we're far more alike than different. We all understand the importance of hard work and the value of sacrifice. We know how good it can fe...
10 Sep 202420min
The Charming of the Plow - A Norse Winter Festival to Honor the Dwarves and Prep Your Tools
Are you an artisan, a craftsperson, a maker? It's February. It's time to affirm your faith in your talent, prepare your tools, and get to work on your big dream. If you lived in the Old World in the l...
11 Feb 202221min
Hope and the Parliament of the World's Religions
After 2 challenging years, I found hope attending the virtual conference of the Parliament of the World's Religions. Its 1893 conference is considered the beginning of the interfaith movement. The Oct...
31 Des 202116min
A Thanksgiving Ritual for Your Home
Think of your home as a living entity. A simple gratitude ritual can change your perspective on what your home really means. Your walls provide structure, shelter, and a sense of security. The floor s...
26 Nov 202115min
Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia
My husband and I have been married for 40 years. He has Alzheimer's Disease. Late stage. I'm his full-time caregiver. I'm fortunate to have a social worker on our medical team, and to be a member of a...
23 Sep 202123min
Everything Happens for a Reason - A Folktale
Imagine the story of your life. What happens to you after, "Once upon a time"? The ancient folktale of Fatima the Spinner is reimagined to support a woman's right to choose. Let it inspire your own st...
10 Sep 202128min
The Wedding Ceremony Arch
What does a wedding arch have to do with a king's scepter, a flag planted on the moon, and a Thomas Kincaid painting? Weddings are filled with symbolism. One that has been lost over the years is the o...
26 Aug 202114min
