Season’s Greetings December

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It is our remembrance of what is good, true, and beautiful within the human spirit that infuses this month with meaning. ~Angeles Arrien Season's Greetings to our friends and community, As we continue our journey into the “dark” of the winter … [Read more...]

Power Animal for December: Donkey, by ‘Backyard Shaman’ Amy Katz, M.A.

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Donkey may seem unglamorous at first, but she is no less a shining star who guides men through the darkness. She is the ultimate symbol of true leadership: always at the front carrying the heavy burden for others, but also intelligent and gentle. For … [Read more...]

December~New Year = New Possibilities by Maggie Gressierer

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As the year 2011 winds down, I would like to remind everyone about the importance of new beginnings. At all times, we may not have been at our best and may have even made some rather avoidable mistakes along the way, however, we could also have even been … [Read more...]

Angel for the Month of December: Archangel Sandalphon by Angel Shaman Michelle Francine

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Wow, here we are in the last month of the year and about to walk into 2012. This month, we are asked to concentrate on sharing. Archangel Sandalphon, whose name means “messiah”, is here to share his energy with us so that we can focus more on sharing … [Read more...]

December: Faith, Truth & Freedom, by Anna Chapman

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With December being the last month of the year, it is a time to go within and prepare for rebirth which will typically take place early in the spring. This is a process that happens quite naturally. Yet, if one focuses on the inward turning and has an … [Read more...]

DJ Darren December~Peace Through Music

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If you want to hear dynamic chanting at its most ecstatic, Dave Stringer is for you. ~Music Design Review Oh the joys of Kirtan! There is something to be said about the power of a Kirtan concert. Add 1 part divine chants to 2 parts exuberant … [Read more...]

The December Face and Grace of the Goddess: Black Madonna by Sarah Uma

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"Woman Clothed with the Sun" 'Black because she's been kissed by the sun. Our Lady is both the sun who kisses, and the one who is kissed."~Clarissa Pinkola Estes As we enter into this Holiday (Holy Day's) Season let us remember the potency of the … [Read more...]

December Common Sense Almanac by Ben Commons

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Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances. ~J. Donald Walters Tips for almanac use: All the aspects can be felt in advance of the date of occurrence. It is good policy to view these as … [Read more...]

December Book Picks

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When The Chocolate Runs Out (H)by Lama Yeshe Delightful and profound! We all love chocolate - perhaps so much so that on some level we may believe, "As long as I have chocolate, I'll be happy." But sometimes the chocolate disappears, and we get nervous, … [Read more...]