Category: Psychology
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Tangible Benefits of Spending Time in Nature For Ourselves and Our Children
“If I must be rooted, plant my feet in rich soil, let my womanly flesh harden to bark, and let my limbs, robust in sleeves of evergreen, keep reaching for the sun.” Jane Elle Glasser My true relationship with nature started as a child making mud pies and potions in the pouring rain at my…
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Finding the Good
“Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.” David Suzuki There are days when my sense of all that is wrong in the world overwhelms me. From the small, everyday cruelties through to the epic injustices,…
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The Power of Symbolism
“Signs and symbols rule the world, not words or laws.” Confucius Symbolism is an often overlooked but ancient language that is in essence a trigger for imparting sacred information or subliminal messages. It’s a catalyst for perceptions, beliefs and emotions. Similarly to body language, it transcends barriers of language, nationality, culture and religion. Symbols are…
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The Art of Consent
“Silence can be either protest or consent, but most times it’s fear.” Paul Beatty Being able to give and withhold consent is an essential expression of self. In all aspects of life, being able to say yes or no, for our own reasons, is critically important for emotional well-being. If we cannot choose freely and…
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Avoiding Authority and Self Important Gurus
“Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” Albert Einstein Most Pagans dislike authority in the sense of not wanting to be told what to do by someone else. A big part of the point with going Pagan is the self-determination. We each walk our own path, on our own terms and in…