“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou
Dear Reader,
This year, I decided to begin writing my memoir, thinking I could skim lightly across the edges of my family estrangements, as though casting stones over the surface of a dark lake. But here in my sixties, I see that it’s impossible, for their vast, tangled roots aren’t just fleeting moments in my story – they are my story. Roots that have shaped me, haunted me, and taken me decades to confront.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~ Rumi
Dear Reader,
Have you ever felt your heart race with the thrill of achieving a lifelong dream? Picture this, the moment when your dream finally comes true, the culmination of years of hard work, crippling doubt and perseverance. My name is Deborah, and this is the story of my first book and its journey from darkness to light. It’s also a glimpse into what could be the opening chapter of my memoir.
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung
Dear Reader,
This post takes a closer look at the Like Button – or whatever you prefer to call it. Whether you love it, hate it, or feel both ways, this little button wields enormous power and is here to stay. Let’s start with the external Like Button (LB) – the one that greets us here on WordPress and all across social media. Then we’ll dive into the internal LB, the one that guides our decisions and helps us validate ourselves. We’ll explore these buttons from a Jungian perspective, seeing how they tap into our collective unconscious and personal need for validation. But more importantly, let’s uncover how self-love plays a vital role in this curious case of two buttons. Which one are you pressing?
Dear Friends, Poets and Sister Crones,
“Brigid! Keeper of the Flame! We gather in your name, never lost or forgotten.” ~ Flora Ware
Imbolc Blessings! As the Goddess Persephone and the seeds of spring stir below, Saint Brigid’s Day feels like the perfect time to release my new book, ‘Croneology‘, into the world. The book introduction follows …
Dear Friends, Poets and Sister Crones,
Last week, I had what my dear friend Elaine calls a ‘power’ dream. This story captures and honours that dream, where my consciousness shifted into an eagle, a tree and a river. Each transformation wove a modern-day fairy-tale, reflecting Crone wisdom. It’s been many years since I’ve written a short story, so please forgive any lack of finesse …
Dear Friends, Poets and Dreamers,
I’m excited to share “Love is the Seed,” a prose poem that delves into the profound depths of love and the eternal bond that transcends our earthly existence. I hope these words resonate with you as deeply as they do with me …