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Deeper Relationships

As Winter Solstice approached I carefully considered what I wanted to leave behind and what I want to achieve in 2012.  In 2011 I was able to achieve my health … Continue reading

December 25, 2011 · 31 Comments

Winter Solstice Seasonal Traditions

Winter Solstice officially occurred at 5.30am on 22 December 2011. At Winter Solstice the sun is closer to horizon than any other time of the year. The shortest day of … Continue reading

December 23, 2011 · 9 Comments

Grandma’s Christmas Goodies Tins

The exchange of Christmas Goodies Tins is a family tradition. As my great-grandmother and grandmother had done before them, my mother and her sisters made baked goodies, peanut brittle and … Continue reading

December 21, 2011 · 17 Comments

Blackberry Bars and Chewy Bars

Make this holiday season more personal by baking your own gorgeous gourmet gifts. They don’t take much time to make but are a wonderful way to express your affection. Homemade … Continue reading

December 19, 2011 · 7 Comments

Yule Dance – Feast Of Fools – Snowfall

Winter Solstice the longest night and shortest day of the year is also called Yule. Yule may mean ‘Yoke of the Year’, derived from the Anglo-Saxon Geola, though some suggest a … Continue reading

December 17, 2011 · 9 Comments

Live in Joy, Peace and Love

Compassion without attachment is possible. Therefore, we need to clarify the distinctions between compassion and attachment. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on … Continue reading

December 14, 2011 · 15 Comments

Celebration of Health Posts 2011

My purpose is to live consciously and courageously in the now moment, to resonate with love and compassion, and to leave this world in peace. My overall goal is to … Continue reading

December 10, 2011 · 30 Comments
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