Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s primary focus is gratitude. While I enjoy time spent with family and friends during this time, I also enjoy having some quiet, reflection time alone. Gratitude is something that I sometimes take for granted. I say thank you before I fully comprehend the gift that I have received or am about to receive- it could be in the form of a compliment, a tangible gift, or time spent with a loved one. One thing that I often forget to exp

Connections. This word has been coming up for me quite often lately. In my meditations, in my reflection time, randomly when I am watching TV or pick something up to read, and in conversations with others. This word represents so much to me – connecting hearts, connections with another person, truly feeling the love that is present. Love is a word that describes many different things – not only romantic love. It’s love of God, love of self, love of friends, love of family, l

I ask myself this question often. Who are we? I know I am me, with human feelings, human experiences, human shortcomings, and human strengths. Beyond the human part of me is the spiritual part. It is that which I can not touch yet I know is there. It is the part of me that makes me -me. The Divine within expresses through me, as me. I am Love in expression. I am Peace in expression. I am Joy in expression. I am also that which is still discovering myself. I am a work in

Samhain is a Celtic, pagan holiday that has evolved into what we now call Halloween. Samhain is an Irish word meaning “summer’s end” and in pagan times, was considered their new year. It was celebrated with a 3-day festival with community bonfires, rituals, communing with the dead, and taking a break. Samhain also celebrates the ending of the light half of the year and the entering into the cold half of the year. During Samhain, it is believed that the veil is the thinnest be