Internal motivation is more powerful than external motivation because it gives us drive and sharpens focus. We are driven by the intrinsic reward of accomplishing something. Silence allows us to concentrate and builds the resilience we need to achieve.

In prior blogs I’ve mentioned shadow work. So, I’ve decided to write this blog to elaborate and clarify the subject. / Shadow work is done to achieve greater psychological wholeness. It is a deliberate process of exploring, acknowledging, and integrating the repressed or unconscious aspects of the self—often called the “shadow.” / Effective approaches share a common thread: they bypass the ego’s defenses to access and process unconscious content, fostering emotional honesty a

The artistic part of conversation, to me, is all about energy and flow.

So, how do “givers” deal with feelings of disappointment when kindness is not reciprocated by the people they care about? Do you stop reaching out, acting kind, or giving? Yes and no.

Change is a choice. Ambitious people find it easier and quicker to make a change than aspiring people who learn to grow comfortable with self-satisfaction. If you think you are more of an aspiring person than an ambitious person, then dealing with interruptions to your choice, such as sadness, may make things more difficult. Learning to live with acceptance, enjoying the moment, appreciating the mysteries of life, and having faith in God helps.

Like everything else in life, balance is key: intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and spiritual awareness. Each person has their own path and their own timing. A healthy body, mind, and spirit bring more balance. We can heal our bodies and minds from the causes of stress by eating right, exercising, going to a chiropractor, seeing a doctor, meditating, being creative, etc. We can heal our souls, too, through spiritual development.

Moving thought from the unconscious to the conscious is awareness./Jung: the collective UNconscious consists of a collection of knowledge and imagery.../ When I think of collective consciousness I think of all people as a whole, who are in touch with each other because of their present awareness. However, if a group of people went through the same experience at the same time, I believe they could have a collective consciousness of their own. This brings me to grouping vs the

First, let’s discuss non-judgment, then move on to karma, and lastly how works and faith, like two streams flowing into one ongoing river, can merge into an awareness.

For a healthy mind, take time to yourself, be nice to everyone, and keep your integrity. For a healthy soul, be yourself and love others. For a healthy spirit, take time to pray, read, or commune with nature.

The goddess Brigid is honored among Wiccans. In honor of Her, the holiday, Imbolc is celebrated. If you feel the call to light a white candle and make an offering to Her, please do so. The holiday actually dates back to pre-Christian, ancient Celts specifically in Ireland and Scotland but started even before then.

What do I think about New Year’s Resolutions? Well, to each’s own. They can be motivating, especially during the dire month of January. They can also be harmful to your self-worth should you not succeed, and that’s not good. Today is January 26th. If you have not fulfilled your resolution, I say, try again if you want or let it go. Don’t beat yourself up. I believe new beginning start February 1st. Mid-winter. That’s when dormant life starts to rebirth. It’s a great time to