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Unity Day?

As I sit outside, listening to the fireworks for the Fourth of July, I think: What if I shift in my mind from “we’re celebrating Independence Day” to “we’re celebrating Unity Day”? Then, what if we were to take all the different holidays that celebrate individual collectives and make them all Unity Days? We could celebrate what brings us all together instead of focusing on what makes us…

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Words Carry Power - A practical example

I had this interaction with my son this morning while waking him up for school. At 7:15, I called down the stairs, and he said he was good. By 7:30, he hadn’t shown up, and at 7:35, he still hadn’t arrived. I went downstairs and found him passed out; he wasn’t even answering me from the top of the stairs. I felt frustration growing within me. I thought to myself, “Oh no, not again,” because if…

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A Turtle and the Four of Cups

After meditating in the forest, I was on my way back when I crossed paths with a woman walking her dog. As she approached me, I thought, “I wonder what message this person has for me.” As she approached, we glanced at each other and said our good mornings. She stopped, looked at me, and asked, “Did you see the turtle up there? I think it’s having babies.” I said, “No, I didn’t. I’ll have to look…

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Astrology as a Language of Spirit

I had a flash of insight today while going through my journal and astrological alignments during those dates. People often ask whether the planets are sending us energy, some external force acting upon us that we need to respond to, work with, or resist. That perspective might not be entirely wrong, but the more I study astrology and observe how the outer world mirrors the inner world, the more…

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The Power of Journaling: Listening to Your Inner Voice

I started keeping journals on and off around 2010. I’ve always felt there was a strong purpose behind it, but for a long time I didn’t understand it. Once I started to grasp it though, my journaling went from a couple of times a year to an indispensable part of my daily life. As I sit and contemplate this today, a phrase popped into my mind: “My journals have now become my Bible.” I’ve written a…

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Echoes of War, Dreams of Peace: A Memorial Day Reflection

As Memorial Day draws to a close, we pause to honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The distant sound of fireworks echoes like the thunder of battles past, reminding us of the cost of freedom. On this day of remembrance, I can’t help but think—what better time to dream of a world without war, to envision a path forward built on peace, understanding, and…

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In the Gaze of the Unknown

A figure stands on the edge of awakening, beneath the watchful eyes of shadow and self, drawn toward the lone flame of gnosis in the upper window.

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Finding Clarity Through Emotional Awareness

If I have a kryptonite, it’s a call-off. Man, when an employee calls off, nothing else in this world can get me riled up more than this. Over the years, experience has taught me to pay attention when things trigger me and cause discomfort. I have just found something gold—a true, everlasting treasure. Let me back up. I’ve been blessed with a position where I rarely have to be the one addressing…

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Finding Peace in Nature: A Spring Awakening

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The Tower Card: A Mirror for Self-Discovery

The Tower represents sudden upheaval, revelation, and the breakdown of false foundations to make way for truth. The Tower card is often feared. However, if we look deeply, it can be an opportunity to let old structures that no longer serve us fall away. The Tower can become a magical mirror that reveals parts of ourselves that hide in the shadows. I, like everyone else, have had my collisions…

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Red-Wings, Cormorants & Goslings: A Spring Gallery

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Guardians of the Inner Gate: The Mind, the Dog, and the Fool

I’ve been giving thought to the symbol of the dog of the Tarot’s The Fool card. What’s interesting is that, as I contemplated the dog, dogs kept creeping into my experiences. Synchronicities and the Dog at the Threshold I had a run-in with a dog as I walked out of the forest during a photography walk. Later that night, I had a dream involving a dog at another threshold. In that same weekend, I…

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Incredible lightning filled the sky all around. The air was thick with electricity. I was inspired to form the clips into a music track synced to the lightning. I hope you enjoy. I know I did! Watch Now :) #storm #lightning #energy #weather #photography #video #tornado #lightningstorm #stormchasers #weatherphotography #stormvideo #naturepower #tornadochaser #atmospheric #visualmusic

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Walking Meditation on Good Friday: Reflections on Nature, Photography, and a Synchronicity

When I walk, I often uncover unexpected insights; and my favorite walk is with my camera. Today was a warm spring afternoon, the kind that just calls to you. It would set me on an unexpected inner path as well. I went to the lake and got some great photos, and an unexpected introduction. I went to the lake with my camera in the morning light. I drove to the end of the parkway and parked the…

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Walking Meditation on Good Friday: Reflections on Nature, Photography, and a Synchronicity

When I walk, I often uncover unexpected insights; and my favorite walk is with my camera. Today was a warm spring afternoon, the kind that just calls to you. It would set me on an unexpected inner path as well. I went to the lake and got some great photos, and an unexpected introduction. I went to the lake with my camera in the morning light. I drove to the end of the parkway and parked the…

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Video - When the Forest Whispers: Stillness, Symbols, and the Integration of Self

Silence sometimes whispers back when we listen. As I walked through the forest this morning, it was quiet—a peaceful absence in the trees. It felt otherworldly, like drifting inside a half-awake dream. And in that stillness, a whisper began to emerge—not in sound, but in feeling… Photos and Written Blog Post: When the Forest Whispers: Stillness, Symbols, and the Integration of Self

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Tarot: Energetic Fingerprints

Update: I’ve continued my energetic tarot readings—t-value now at -8.11.

Strong evidence the ranking & clustering are not random.

Very curious to see where this leads…