Author: Nicole
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Druidry and Gaianism
There’s a distinct chill in the air. While April is here, our last frost date is still nearly two weeks away. Embracing the dance between warm and cool, I stay in bed for a little while longer. This week I’ve read about Druidry. I bought a handbook, even. It contained quite fascinating ideas. Fascinating, but…
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I Can Discover My Own Path
Since April began, I feel like time has slowed down. This is a welcome change. March was full of activity… most of it good. But to slow down a bit has felt quite nice, too. Spiritually speaking, life is full of growth and happiness. I think I’ve settled into an understanding of “how things are”…
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Easter is Happier When We Don’t Blame Our Kids for an Ancient Execution
Last night, my husband and I put together Easter baskets for my kids. Stray crinkled green grass haphazardly surrounded the baskets as we stuffed them with treats. It is now morning, and I can’t wait for my children to see them. Since deconstructing I have felt happier than I ever thought I would. Of course,…
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Consuming the Earth
I love a good book of daily meditations. If they are marked by the day, that’s even better. While I usually find time to read each day from several books, sometimes, I fall short. A book of daily meditations fills in the gap perfectly. A couple of months ago, I purchased “The Celtic Spirit” by…
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Spring Equinox Thoughts
The Spring Equinox has come and gone, and I’m enjoying life on our little plot of land. The tulips that I planted last fall are blooming much earlier than I expected. A bright red color, they bring a bit of cheerfulness to my garden. Spring is a good time to make intentions for the year…
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Hope and Aromatherapy
Flipping open my book, I turn to a page about hydrosols, the water component produced during plant distillation. I’ve had this book for years, but am just now getting back to it. I smile. The words catch my interest, and I continue reading while finishing another lesson. Life is unpredictable. About seven years ago, I…
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The Concept of God Should Be Available to Everyone
It has been a beautiful and bright day. I spent a little time in my garden, cutting old growth from my plants to make way for the new. Each day my yard is becoming more green, and vibrant. It is such a sweet and special time. I can’t wait to see how my plants have…
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What Am I?
This week has been full of rain. Beautiful, peaceful, rain. Raindrops have clung to the Japanese Magnolia blooms near my front porch. I find myself staring out the window, thankful for the nourishment falling from the sky. I’ve also been thinking a lot, as I normally do. I’ve found myself searching for a title. A…
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My Big Plans are Changing
Cool air reached my lungs as I took a deep breath. Stepping outside, I surveyed our yard. I continued to do so as I walked down the driveway, in preparation for my run. I used to have big plans for this place, and now they are changing. We moved to our house in 2020, just…
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Words Get in the Way
In the morning, I like to wake up before my children and spend time in solitude. Quieting my random thoughts, I devote a few minutes to mindfully pay attention to my breath, and then remember what I am thankful for. Sometimes I might ask for help in a contemplative prayer. This time is sacred and…
This Sacred Life 