Are You Pressing the Right “Like” Button?


“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung

Dear Friends, Readers, Poets and Dreamers,

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?

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Croneology: Poetic Reflections on the Crone

Dear Friends, Readers, 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 …

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The Poet’s Dream: Symbols of Transformation

Dear Friends, Readers, Poets and Dreamers,

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 …

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Per Aspera Ad Astra

Dear Friends, Readers, Poets and Dreamers,

The Latin term per aspera ad astra translates to “through hardship to the stars,” which beautifully defines my poetic journey. Throughout the ages, this phrase has inspired countless souls to persevere through their struggles and reach for the celestial heights. I’m excited to share my epic Odyssean-themed poem with you …

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Journey of Love: The Animus Diet

The Animus Diet

Dear Friends, Readers, Poets and Dreamers,

Today marks the start of something extraordinary. A new consciousness has begun to emerge, leading me toward what I can only describe as an archetypal diet. Although the reasons behind this journey remain unclear at this time, I feel deeply guided by intuition and the presence of the Goddess Sophia.

What follows next is the opening chapter of my third book, Soror Mystica: Balancing the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. I hope you enjoy.

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