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Spirited Kidz: Spirituality and our Children

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Dear Nadine, My grandchildren don't attend church. How can I foster their spirituality? - Grandma Judy I didn't grow up going to church with my family, but I did grow up to have a strong faith that has provided me with the hope, help, joy, peace and intuitive connection that has navigated me down the river of life. My father was one of life's religious independents. Close-mouthed about his own spirituality, he was however fervent in his belief that I should choose my own religious brand -- … [Read more...]

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From the Editor: May we all be filled with Aloha

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I've never been to our 50th state, but I get the attraction. It's not the islands and her tropical paradise, and it's not the power of her volcanos. It's not the kalua pig, lau lau and poi at the celebratory luaus, or the rainbows. It's all about aloha. To the uninitiated, it simply means hello or goodbye, but as our guides at to-hawaii.com say, it means much more: "Aloha is the most Hawaiian word...it also means love and affection...in Hawaii...you are treated with aloha everywhere. Some … [Read more...]

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Star Wisdom: Grounding our Soul in this Changing World

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Two more eclipses and the latest installment of Uranus square Pluto challenge us to ground our soulful desires into the reality of a rapidly changing world. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...The May 9 eclipse pushes you to define what you value most in life. We tend to think of wealth in terms of money and what it can buy, but I would argue that true wealth consists of the time and freedom to do what you want -- and the wisdom to know what would bring you joy. Let this be the prayer of your … [Read more...]

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Feline Wisdom: A Mother’s Day letter from my cats

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Dear Mom, Mother's Day is this month and, because we love and care about you, we have a few points we'd like you to consider: 1. You're perfect just the way you are. Sometimes we see you worry about silly things and we think you should worry less and nap more. It works for us. And we'll even nap with you - what a deal! 2. We love it when you let us sleep in your chair. Even when you need to sit there, you never move us - you just balance your butt on the very edge of the chair so you … [Read more...]

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Evolutionary Pagan: Celebrate Sexuality

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In many pagan calendars, known as "The Wheel of the Year," there are eight holidays. These holidays are the Winter and Summer Solstices, the Spring and Fall Equinoxes and the midpoints in between. These holidays are similar to modern holidays and are arguably the originating festivals. Halloween, for example, has its roots in Samhain (pronounced Sow-Ehn). It falls between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice. One of the features of Samhain is the belief that the veil between the worlds is … [Read more...]

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From the Heart: The Truth about Fairy Tales

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I received a letter from Malaysia informing me that the deceased King of Iran wants me to inherit his royal fortune. All I need to do to claim it is send money to an anonymous post office box in England to pay the lawyers who will release the funds to those who have faith in the windfall. You, too, have probably received one of the many scams announcing that some wealthy, famous, royal, or spiritual person has stashed away a fortune, now available to an elite group. Your luck will be proven when … [Read more...]

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Life’s twists of fate offer an opportunity to grow, thrive

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More than 1.3 million people have taken the time to watch a three-minute TED talk delivered by corporate brand strategist Stacey Kramer. In 2009, a CAT scan revealed a golf-ball-sized tumor in her brain. A year later, she was speaking to audiences about her experience, saying, "The next time you face something that's unexpected, unwanted and uncertain, consider that it just may be a gift." Kramer, who doesn't wish a brain tumor for anyone, identified gifts that resulted from her diagnosis: … [Read more...]

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Star Wisdom: Be passion and engage your soul

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Five planets in fiery Aries inspire us to take passionate action this month. The Scorpio Lunar Eclipse on the 25th challenges us to engage our souls and find the deeper meaning in what we're doing with our lives. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Opportunity -- perhaps disguised as a big, bad wolf -- is huffing and puffing at your door. The message is clear: It's time to step into who you really are. You can walk through the door, or wait until the wolf blows your house down. Either way, now is the … [Read more...]

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Spirited Kidz: Child’s Play!

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Dear Nadine, I spend more time driving my kids to activities than I spend with them. How can I put the heart and soul back into family life? -- Chauffer Dad, Edina So my youngest turned 6! We hosted an English tea party for her kindergarten friends, played those classic birthday party games from times gone by and our entire family joined in the fun. My oldest child raced around those Musical Chairs with the youngest, my 7 year old Flipped Fish with the frilliest, and my husband rocked the … [Read more...]

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Evolutionary Pagan: Wabi-Sabi

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There are two types of initiation. One is a ceremony, ritual or test that one must undertake to join a group or hold an office. In Pagan culture, one usually commits to a group and the initiation is performed as a series of rites that highlight the transformation from seeker to dedicant to priesthood. In shamanic cultures, initiation is seen as a real or symbolic brush with death that leaves one transformed with new insight. When the shaman undergoes a traumatic experience, he or she becomes … [Read more...]

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Feline Wisdom: Listen to Your Body

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I find I often make choices based on my schedule or to-do list instead of listening to my body's wisdom. I'm pretty certain I'm not alone in this one. Sometimes choices based on schedules and lists are necessary - I'd certainly never blow off a job interview because I felt like I needed a nap; however, within the times of the day that really are flexible (despite what my planner pad says), I can certainly adjust my activities. A cat is a master at listening to what his body needs and promptly … [Read more...]

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From the Heart: The Secret Voice

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This year, like every year, ABC will air The Ten Commandments around Easter and Passover. Originally released in 1956, the movie remains a perennial favorite, dominating the ratings whenever it shows. Even though the dialogue is campy, the special effects old school, and the elder Moses' long white beard totally fake, the film holds up. It is an inspirational classic, replete with meaning and loved through generations. I purchased The Ten Commandments DVD and listened to the commentary by … [Read more...]

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Star Wisdom: Cosmic Alarm Clock will ring soon

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Mercury remains retrograde through the 17th, but the Sun's entry into Aries on the 20th rings the cosmic alarm clock, as Mars, Venus, Uranus and Pluto team up to send life into hyperdrive. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...To quote the Taoist master and Zen bowler, "the Dude": Take it easy, man! Use the first part of the month to rest, relax and store up energy, because your life is going to become very kinetic as soon as the spring equinox hits. You'll need to make an important relationship decision … [Read more...]

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From the Editor: The Power of Connection is Universal

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We innately know about connection, the link we form with one another. We've been forming bonds with others for eons in the Afterlife as members of soul groups - and in this lifetime as members of families, communities and nations. We're hardwired to interact with others. Fortunately for us, we're part of the first civilization in human history with the ability to send messages to vast groups of people from around the globe with the touch of a keypad or a click of a mouse. And with the … [Read more...]

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Feline Wisdom: Be Resourceful

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Have you ever had that "stuck" feeling? Like you're just not quite sure how to move forward and you're a little afraid to move at all, for fear you'll make the "wrong" choice? I know there have been times when I've found myself in that position and, honestly, at those times I felt paralyzed. Sometimes I moved ahead and sometimes -- again, because of fear -- I did not and I occasionally wonder what would have happened if I'd just taken a chance. Part of the reason I felt paralyzed is because I … [Read more...]

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