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Honoring my ancestors my way

Byizoldast November 2, 2015

In some spiritual traditions, at this time of year, people remember and celebrate their ancestors. We acknowledge our honored dead on All Hallows Eve, Day of the Dead, and All Saints Day. I always see a lot of, “I honor my grandparents,” and “You are here because of the love of thousands” sorts of posts…

A bikini and a swimming pool: A lesson in body image

Byizoldast August 11, 2015

(This might offend some, but it’s what I’m thinking about so consider yourselves warned.) I’m too much a product of my upbringing. And that saddens me. But, I’m so proud of the people in front of me, and that makes me weep joyful tears. I’m hanging out by the pool, and we are in “The…

Childlike fun is on the menu, today.

Byizoldast March 27, 2012

What fascinating cards today! We have Six of Cups, the Page of Pentacles, and the Sun! Today, let’s think about children, or ourselves as children. What did you like to do for fun when you were a kid? Do you still do it? Or, has it fallen off by the side of the road? If…

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Today's Tarot: 3/1/12

Byizoldast March 1, 2012

3/1/12. Holy moly! It’s March, and after last night’s storm, it does seem like a new beginning. Today’s cards are Two of Pentacles and the Sun. They are fabulous cards if you find yourself crazy busy and trying to juggle too many things in too little time. The Sun brings energy, vitality, and childlike wonder….

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Thoughts on progress

Byizoldast January 24, 2010

Today, while doing yoga, it came to me that a pose that was well nigh impossible for me when I started yoga comes easily to me now. And in fact, many do. The spark today was what some call wheel pose and others call upward bow or more simply, a back bend. When I was…

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