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Let There Be Light! What All the Winter Holidays Have in Common
Did you ever wonder why almost every religious tradition has a major holiday at or near the end of December? For the Christians it is the Christmas season, Jews observe Hanukkah, some
The Mysterious “White Lady” of Halloween
The real ghostly spirit of Halloween is the mysterious yet ubiquitous “White Lady” of lore. She floats through various Celtic cultural tales of Samhain and Halloween as a shapeshifter who hovers over
Sacred Art Journaling
There is no better way to nurture your soul through stressful times than creating meditative art. Journaling calms the mind and keeps one centered. So why not combine the two and spend
Writing the Dream Poem
If you are having fascinating dreams …Write poems about them! Many of the world’s famous poets, including Voltaire, Goethe, and Christina Rosetti said that they drew creatively on their dreams.[i] Several of
The Vestal Virgins
On my recent trip to Rome to finish researching St. Cecilia’s life for my historical fiction novel, Virgin Martyr, I spent some time at the Temple of Vesta and the home of
Women in Sacred Dream History
While most scriptural accounts were recorded by men within the historical setting of their time and cultures for an audience of other men, much can be learned about the true nature of