Ode to Scorpio ~
From the silken midnight waters
To the fire within the darkness
A poisonous dart of passion
Questionable acts of the heartless
There is a rumble from the depths
And truth seekers continue on
Regardless of discomfort
They persevere until the dawn
The shadow invites us in
And it isn’t all that’s nice
Time to look and not avoid
Deconstructing from the vice
Read MoreIf there is ever a time for this state of being, it is after not listening to my own intuition and inner guidance. I used to live with a very confident personal clause of ‘never having any regrets’. Yet upon further investigation, it simply wasn’t true. And in actuality, there are many more than I would prefer to admit.
Perhaps it is due to the reality that I am not as conscious as I would like to be. That much of my day is still under the influence of a waking sleep of which I have much less control over my own thoughts, emotions, actions, and words than I would hope. As I write this, I am truly curious...after decades of inner work and process, some years stronger than others for sure, just how much of my mind is still unconscious versus conscious?
Everything. From our inner peace to a piece of land, what was once fertile ground is now in a state of desertification. I just finished watching my brother Ryland and the crew of Kiss The Ground’s long-awaited and perfectly timed documentary*. Following the pre-screen viewing, I am left with a sensation of possibility and rebirth amidst the dire straits of these times we barely know we are inherently facing.
Read MoreIf I am a human being on planet earth nearing the new decade of 2020, then there is no way that I am not churning, deeply. And for those of you who are not “in the churn” according to your personal opinion…I respectfully disagree, from my perspective…you are.
What does it mean to be on this trajectory of sorts? From over here, it seems that we are all being fortified, tested, and squeezed if you will. It is up to each of us to approach this consciously or unconsciously. When we have an opportunity to have foresight, it would behoove us to listen rather than dismiss. However, history has shown us that as stubborn as we are as a species, we generally do not learn until we are in a retrospective mood.
Read MoreAlthough every day reveals such utter miracles and complexities, I have noticed a few things about life recently - all drawing toward one simple truth in my heart. Everything is possible in love, in true love that is. In the highest form of love...in the love that pulses in our veins, that radiates from our eyes as beings, that created every cell in our body, that nourishes us with rain and sun, this love. In this love, everything is possible.
Read MoreIt’s a mixed bag baby, it’s a mixed bag. Politics have become mere entertainment, resembling a badly written horror flick that doesn’t end well and yet hope does exist in the hearts of many people I know, including my own. Perhaps beyond hope there is a subtle hum from the most High, a resonance of faith that induces love to spread amongst ourselves as a lasting antidote to the current disasters we are facing.
Read MoreAnyone else out there feeling like you are growing and churning from the inside out? And although painful, there is some sweetness knowing that it is for the benefit of your future and all of your relations? Me too. Something around these current moon cycles has left a lasting impression upon my psyche in a way I haven’t experienced in many years if ever, truly.
Today’s full moon in Aquarius continues to fortify the unpredictability of the current cosmic mirror. Both Venus and Mars are in opposition to this fullness providing deep inner tugs onto our moods, temper and relationships. Pluto is in the mix, quincunx to the Sun/Venus and the light reflected by this potent moon, asking us to reconcile what is lurking under our friendships and intimate relationships.. This dynamic brings forth the complexities that have been brewing below the surface seeking karmic resolution. Ultimately the challenge is to look within ourselves, assess our own projections onto others, and notice what we notice at a time when the energy is so expansive and outwardly dominate.
In light of the astrology over the past months, we have now arrived at a moment of pause…in other words a threshold. While we have collectively entered into a sphere of revolution with the cosmic dance between Pluto and Saturn conjoining this past spring, every conversation, relationship, world event, horrific tweet, happening, breakup, or coming together has played a key role in the unfolding of what is to come.
Read MorePlease tell me, what is the alternative? I remember being the last of my friends to get a cell phone because I didn’t want to be ‘attached’ to anything that required to be plugged in. Finally, I got one, and then another…well, you know the rest.
Read MoreA significant difference. First of all, you matter and that includes who you are being. Who you are being begins with the thoughts you are thinking and the emotions you are feeling. Both of these give birth to your words and actions, shaping an attitude towards yourself, your fellow humans, the earth herself and beyond.
Not in any traditional sense, no. When people ask me if I want to have children, I’ve always had the same answer… “God Willing”. I am not compelled to have kids. I don’t feel the need to be a mother to fulfill any sort of destiny and I don’t have the deep-rooted longing that I witness in many of my sisters. Throughout different chapters of my life I have experienced the role of Mother. I’ve led communities and sat in the seat of a matriarch. I have spent endless hours upon hours taking care of students, their families, and friends as if they were my very own. Maternal instincts come naturally to me and I have more love to give than I even know.
Read MoreFirst response, yes, 100%. Second thought, what is the it? One thing I am currently learning is that if I am to set my heart on fire and then walk through it, I might as well bring all of me to enjoy the heat. There is no half-ness about life if I truly want to live it fully. Thus, I am brought before my own paradox and it looks like this…
Read MoreAn epic question for epic times. My experience of this time of year has transformed dramatically from my youth and continues to shapeshift as I traverse my own understanding of what “Holy” means. When I was young it meant scavenging for Easter eggs, chocolate and flowers. It was a time when my family would come together, mostly for brunch since they weren’t religious, and share quality time together.
Read MoreWell, we all do this actually. Can you see the me in you and can I see the you in me? Maybe that is the better question. I’ve been reflecting on the deep stretches of time and space that take us further into the landscape of our relationships; the good ones, the hard ones, the everything-in-between ones. My beyond blood family has always taught me that relationship is a path of awakening and recently I’ve had more personal insights revealed through the mirror of other people in my life…my favorite teachers.
Read MoreI am my own woman, with enough fire to blaze through acres of life without being compared to anyone or thing. Thank you.
I love God, I won’t hide it or pretend this part of me doesn’t exist. It is the most vital part of me, my entire existence is moved from a direct relationship I have with my Father/Mother.
I am a wild, rebel warrior who does not care to fit in with this world, yet I respect all living beings from every kingdom far and wide.
Read MoreWell that is a bold question and a curious one to boot. Isn’t this the question? Who am I?
Well perhaps there is a difference between who I actually am and who I think I am. Thoughts, who is thinking? For me it really depends on the moment whereas at times I am identifying as Ciela, a woman…or perhaps as an entrepreneur, a writer etc. And another moment still, a daughter to my Lord. The first example clearly defines more of how I experience my gender followed suit by my actions and what I do. The latter, a home base from which I can orientate myself in any given moment from the complexity to the simplicity of life…a daughter.
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