Magic, mystery and mysticism are associated with Merlin. Legends of his shapeshifting, his long-life and many feats abound. Yet, he is best known as the mentor to King Arthur. In this deck, the card represents guidance, introspection and solitude. All great prophets are said to have spent time alone in the wilderness as a means of gathering strength and wisdom for the path ahead of them.
Read MoreIn fact, time and time again, the ancient Celts honored the three-fold stages of life that are represented in our every breath: intake, still point, and release. Try it yourself. Take a few breaths, mindful of each stage. On the fourth breath, stop at the still point and rest there for a bit. Notice how centered you are, how present in the moment. As the song said “Find a stillness, let that stillness carry me.”
Read MoreAs a Pisces, as a lover of the seascapes and the sounds and flow of ocean waves, I have written about, photographed and shared a great deal about water, the element featured in today’s blog. Instead of saying anything more, I invite you to listen to this beautiful story.
Read MoreThe Celts saw Nature and God as One and saw themselves as One with Nature. The elements brought both calm and storm. Neither was taken for granted, both calm and storm were part of life. Both the inner and outer world were also One. The elements brought messages through the calm and the storm. The individual and community embraced these messages and learned from their experiences. There is such wisdom in such a perspective on life.
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