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When Planets Align

I don’t know much about astrology. And I certainly don’t want to be pigeonholed as someone who’s “into” astrology. Unfortunately, the study of how the alignment of stars and planets interacts with human rhythms and endeavors has been written off as “woo-woo” and “airy-fairy”. Yet, I have tried to pay attention to what data an astrologicalContinue reading “When Planets Align”

Passover, Liminality, and the Present

The 8-day Jewish holiday of Passover is almost over. I’ve spent much of this time reflecting…and mulling over what to write below. Of course, everything is tinged these days with the coronavirus. Although it may be cliché, this article will be too, a little. I’ve heard many people from the Jewish world talk about theContinue reading “Passover, Liminality, and the Present”

Forced Sabbath

I’ve been thinking, since St. Patrick’s Day, about the element intrinsic to a day like that – Cinco de Mayo, as well – of cultural appropriation. I rarely eat meat, but leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, I’ll look for a free-range/organic option of a nice piece of corned beef – and a couple cansContinue reading “Forced Sabbath”

Positional // Relational

Today, when I got home, I was a little pissy. A little disappointed, exhausted, and “up to here”. I acknowledge to my partner of nearly 12 years that I was being snippy and apologized. Back in the day, it would have started a fight between us. Thankfully, over the years we have developed the toolsContinue reading “Positional // Relational”

Educated Fools

(This video contains the Damian Marley song “Educated Fools” which inspired this article) Today, I was sitting at a conference, and I couldn’t stop thinking of this song from Damian Marley’s Halfway Tree: “Educated Fools” (feat. Treach, Bounty Killer, and Bunny Wailer). I spent the day with a relatively progressive group of individuals, the majority ofContinue reading “Educated Fools”

The Ten Commitments of an Alchemist; or, Letter to an Alchemist’s Apprentice

A few years ago on my journey, I had a synchronistic live-in makeover/life coach/mentor/guru. Although him staying with me for 6 months was, at times, excruciating/ at times exhilarating, it propelled me into a new, unparalleled chapter of my life – and left me with ways of being and action that have allowed me toContinue reading “The Ten Commitments of an Alchemist; or, Letter to an Alchemist’s Apprentice”