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St. Nicholas, who would become the mythic Santa Claus, is a guy who's easy to connect with. A bishop who lived in the third century, he became famous for using his inheritance from his wealthy parents to give gifts to the poor (in one case dropping a bag of gold down a chimney, where it fell into a stocking hung up to dry there), and for defending the falsely accused (he knew whether you were naughty or nice.) In many parts of Europe, it is on this day that people give gifts to children and the ...
The kids are back in school and your spouse hasn't seen you in days; you are working, driving the kids to sports practice, possibly cooking, helping with homework, making sure the bills are paid and the garbage is taken out, and you need to stop for a second and touch base with your family. Yes, you are always with them, but how much are you talking? What are you sharing? When was the last time you actually sat down at the kitchen table and all ate together? Try to spend some quality time with ...
In the ancient art of feng shui, practitioners use a map or house system known as a Bagua to determine localities of influence around the living space. Using an astrological mandala as your Bagua, you can easily divide your dwelling into twelve specific areas that you can energize with the use of crystals, water, or personal objects. Visualize a horoscope chart and place it atop your living space, the front door or position of honor would be Capricorn. You would then follow the natural ...
As you walk beside the river's edge, a hawk flies alongside you and perches in an old pine. You approach cautiously so as not to unsettle him, but he remains quite still and stares directly into your eyes. Outside your window, a robin gathers dry grasses in its beak while preparing to build its nest. A goldfinch lands on a yellow rose bush outside the kitchen door. A bald eagle flies directly overhead as you stand in awe. Awakening you in the night, you hear the owl hoot. The cat brings in a ...
