Nature (Mother Earth) is Divine Mother’s Body

Nature (Mother Earth) is Divine Mother’s Body

There’s a feminine aspect to creation. In India the understanding of this aspect is highly developed. While the Sacred Feminine, whether as a supernal power or in more anthropomorphic forms as various goddesses, is certainly not limited to the wisdom traditions of India, it’s there that the feminine in life and creation is so very richly elucidated and demonstrated. Known simply as Devi or Divine Mother, she’s the supreme Being, as well as the essence…

Spirituality: The Unifying Bond of Life

Spirituality: The Unifying Bond of Life

The etymology of the word ‘spirit’ is from Latin spiritus, literally, breath, from spirare to blow, breathe. No matter our life orientation we all breathe, have to breathe. This is so for animals and plants too. Spirituality is as accessible and close to us as our breath. Dictionary definitions while being limited, especially for this subject, can bring a lot of clarity. According to Miriam-Webster online, ‘spirituality’ is “the quality or state of being spiritual.”…

Generational Wounding and Healing

Generational Wounding and Healing

It’s a well-known truth that when we heal ourselves, others are also healed even without direct action. The importance of personal healing is undeniable. It’s a centerpiece. It’s a responsibility. If you’re alive on the planet in a human body, then you must participate in healing yourself. The post Healing Up and Healing Down goes into quite some detail about this. Personal healing  is precious. How deep it goes for you, and whoever it touches…

Stress: Distress or Eustress? Plus a video

Stress: Distress or Eustress? Plus a video

All we hear about is stress. Perhaps rightly so since it’s pervasive. Precisely because it is may be the best reason to learn about its opposite. Yes, it exists. It’s ‘stress’ with the Greek eu as a prefix. This makes it eustress (pronounced YOU-stress). The ‘eu’ means well or good, so eustress is ‘good’ stress. You may be thinking, “I don’t want anything to do with any kind of stress!” That’s understandable until you find…

The Power of Community

The Power of Community

In Sanskrit sangha means “association,” “assembly,” “company,” or “community.” There are communities in neighborhoods, social communities, virtual ones, work or artistic communities, and even the community of ideas. The first community starts under the same roof and it’s called family. In life we usually join other ‘families’ that are not tied by blood, but by other bonds. The most fundamental commonality is that we are human beings living on and sharing the Earth, who have…