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Weekly Rune – Othala
Othala - property - Remember that journey we took with Raidho last week? Well, we did it right! Over the last few weeks the story of the Runes has been interesting. Three weeks ago we had Dagaz, second to the last Rune – complete connection. Following it was Othala, the “last” Rune, bringing the inspiration to share within that connection. Raidho came along, a celebration of wild cowboy skills in how we move forward, not just to share the connection, but devise how we can take it deeper. So here we are, right back at that very opportunity! This is why I love the Runes. Such a clear oracle: the story they tell is our own. This week’s Destination...
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Raidho - travel - In the almost-year that I’ve written the Weekly Runes column, this is the first time we’ve cast Raidho. This Rune has always been special to me as a writer, because it directly addresses how we tell our story. Many people read Raidho in a very literal context, meaning, a journey between two points, emphasizing the mode of transportation involved, movement across space and time, and everything that occurs between origin and destination. Indeed, the stuff of our most compelling stories. What is important to understand about Raidho is that it’s about holding a focus over duration, associating a starting point and result with every...
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Othala – property - How telling that last week Dagaz appeared, the second to last Rune, and this week we greet Othala, the final Rune in the Futhark. Dagaz encouraged us to enjoy the fruit of our work, and now Othala instructs us to take that bliss to heart. Often concerned with what we own, inherit, then pass on to others, Othala is about our center. What sustains us, what grounds us into Nature and All Things, what carries us when all else crumbles. It’s hard to think in these terms when life is going well. Yet how we develop our awareness in the good times is what allows us to make it through the hard times. Holding to discipline amidst bliss can be as...
Read MoreCelebrate the Small Things – Gratitude
My weekly gratitude post, in the Celebrate the Small Things [ongoing] Blog Hop. Had a great Mother’s Day weekend. Sustained my workout schedule this week, making me three-fer. Reached the half-way point on a huge day job task. Figured out how to make excellent gluten-free onion rings. Made acupuncture a priority, despite having a crazy week. Great quality time with the kids this week, and a great date with my love! What are you grateful for this week? How will you show thanks? This post is part of VikLit‘s blog hop, Celebrate the Small Things. Participate by following the link and adding your name to the Linky list, then post your gratitude every Friday. Easiest...
Read MoreCelebrate the Small Things – Gratitude
My weekly gratitude post, in the Celebrate the Small Things [ongoing] Blog Hop. Created a wonderful landscape with my family this week, which included weeding enormous flower beds and tucking in lots of wonderful plant spirits. Sustained my work out schedule this week, making me two-fer. Had two magazine interviews. Not sure when they will come out. Completed a cover story of a friend’s fabulous work. Again, no idea… Great sessions with clients. Had an article featured on The Wakeup. What are you grateful for this week? How will you show thanks? This post is part of VikLit‘s blog hop, Celebrate the Small Things. Participate by following the link and adding...
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