Hello, folks. Late in 2023 I applied to attend the highly-regarded FotoFest 2024 Portfolio Review for photography in Houston, Texas. My application was accepted and I participated in this incredible event in March 2024, along with 101 other photographers from around the world. The portfolio reviewers were all successful leading professionals in the
Guest post by Sharon Wagner Improving your mental health can be a daunting task, especially if you’re living with anxiety, depression, or another mood disorder. Reducing stress and finding time for self-care isn’t always easy, but fortunately, there are some unique ways you can boost your mental health. By choosing the methods that
Dear Ones, As we approach the last day of the year, I find myself reflecting on all that has happened in 2022. Casting farther back over the past three years what is perhaps the most major variable all of us are dealing with in our lives becomes so apparent. Regardless of our locations,
The Altar A Foundational Tool To Rock Your Life We'd love to see you on December 5th at Mystical Wares in Mount Vernon, WA for a free interactive event with James. There will be a short talk and Q&A exploring why altars are important as a cornerstone of spiritual practice. Bring or purchase a
Why the 1000 Goddesses Gathering Global Grid? ~ You are invited to join in Meditation, Visualization, and Ceremony with Goddesses all around our Mother Earth on October 23, 2021 ... and beyond ~ (Note from Lisa Papp - I've been connected with Mare Cromwell for a number of years. I love sharing in beautiful
In the past we’ve donated Inquire Within books to Books to Prisoners. Books To Prisoners is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to “foster a love of reading behind bars, encourage the pursuit of knowledge and self-empowerment, and break the cycle of recidivism.” They believe that books are tools for learning and for
Guest post by Nikki Jefford It is a universal truth that grief is an eventuality we must all face. Many of us have already endured the heartbreak of losing a loved one. Sometimes it is expected, other times it hits like a shock wave to the soul. My family experienced the devastation of losing
Planets Align Forming a Rare “Christmas Star” This December Solstice 2020 On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will align in what appears to be a union that has not been witnessed in roughly 800 years. Astronomers are calling it the great conjunction of 2020. Look for these two heavenly bodies in the South-Southwestern sky
This time of darkness, the womb of winter, is a time of celebration that leads to the new year and its opportunities for a fresh start, for making commitments to a better, brighter future. Our friend Dr. L. John Mason, founder of the Stress Education Center, reflects upon the holidays and the returning of
Carlos Barrios, Teacher and Author Recently I was saddened to learn of the passing of Carlos Barrios (July 5, 2020), a spiritual guide from the highlands of Guatemala, member of the Council of Mayan Elders, and supporter of indigenous peoples worldwide. Mr. Barrios caught my attention in the early 2000s when his
How each of us carries ourselves in this world greatly affects our experience together. And with news and social media occupying such a central part of our daily activity, it’s easy to forget to investigate our own behavior. We are so impulsively quick to post and tweet about the topics of the day
Every Day is Earth Day Help the Earth and Still Have Fun! By Lisa E. Papp [We first posted Lisa's article in 2015 and have updated it for 2016.] With your help, we’re planting trees! We donate to Plant-It 2020 every year to help offset our carbon footprint. When you use #EveryDayEarthDay in social media
