“Notice that a favourite and familiar pair of slippers, pajamas or workout gear you hold on to until the barely there stitches are now full-sized holes that necessitate a purging.  You regret and fret about the letting go but realize very soon what replaces them suits you and is super comfortable. Your belief system may be needing an update, too. Has it become spotty for you? Are there personal doubts that it can hold up if a crisis assails...

“What are you listening to? A child laughing; a child crying? A couple arguing; a couple whispering sweet nothings? A door softly closed; a door slammed shut? A running brook; a torrent of rain? A meditative soundtrack; a heavy metal concert? A sigh of relief; a sigh of anguish? A word of encouragement; a withering comment? A heavenly voice; a cacophony of sound? Malicious gossip or praiseworthy compliments? Self-talk that makes you feel small;...

“How many times do you know just what to say to someone else who’s approached you with their concerns? You have the perfect personal experience, anecdote, illustration for them and can’t wait to share the latter with them, feeling it’s ideal for helping them out in their situation.  You’re so pleased they came to you – after all, with all the ready solutions in your head, it will feel mighty good to remedy what’s distressing them. ...

“There is a supposition that if you’re a good person intending to do good work, all will flow naturally to you. After all isn’t goodness enough to produce positive outcomes for your benefit and for those who are in your orbit? Logically this stands to reason but remember, goodness does not stand in the context of reason but in the realm of the Divine. If anything, the personal commitment to do good brings in a whole measure of self-discipline....

“Yes, we all know the earth is not the center of the universe – the sun is, and beyond this basic premise, most of us have not ventured since childhood. In these times though and especially this weekend when a string of planets will be in unique conjunction, there is an inward calling to look, feel and experience beyond our world. Indeed, it may be that outer space which ironically calls for an inward exploration on your part, has the solutions...