By the time I arrive in Hospice for myself, everyone around me will have heard a lot about what I want -- because I keep talking and teaching about it. Read more
By the time I arrive in Hospice for myself, everyone around me will have heard a lot about what I want -- because I keep talking and teaching about it. Read more
Every year we travel around the South Western United States. I preach each Sunday at a different UU congregation, offering retreats, and meeting with folks for Spiritual mentoring. This post is about Sekmet and golden hour in the Nevada desert. Read more
As a Unitarian Universalist, I know that the theism part cannot be assumed. Many Unitarian Universalists are self-described atheists or agnostics. As a Pagan, I know that the mono part also cannot be assumed. Divinity as I experience it comes in specific forms with specific names and individual personalities. Read more
The work does not end once we say “And, as I will it, so mote it be”. Thoughts, prayers and spells are not enough to effect the change we need to bend this reality…. We as magickal practitioners must follow through with action, passivity is not a friend to facilitating this change. Read more
One of the strengths of the United States is its diversity which extends to appreciating a variety of religious and social customs. Just as Nature thrives in multiplicity, we too are enriched by diversity. Read more
We as UUs on this land cannot, in good conscience, use learning from the indigenous peoples among us, both within our UU communities and those outside of it, if we are also not committed to their freedom from oppression. Read more
The UUA has recently committed to undoing ableist language. Now is a good time to take a look at the language we use in daily life, as well as our liturgy to see if it lives up to our commitments. Read more
I serve the herald of the gods, and if I’m holding my breath, I can’t speak the messages that are given to me to speak to the world. Read more
And so on the eve of Imbolc, on the 50th anniversary of the birth of my firstborn, Brigid bids me remind you that all life is blessed, however short or long, however delightful or painful, of whatever species or station. The purpose of life is to live it. Read more
DNA evidence reaffirming aspects of the research of Prof. Gimbutas invites us to revisit ancient woman-honoring societies and the resurgence of the Women’s Movement both promote action to reclaim the sacred nature of all creation and women’s right to fully participate in all areas of social life. Read more