“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies of all time. I won’t summarize the whole plot (who hasn’t seen it?) as I’m sure you’ll remember from the movie that Dorothy has three companions- the scarecrow, the tin man, and the…
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“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy: They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922) A few months ago a friend gave me a small African Violet when he came over for a dinner party. It was very sweet and a thoughtful change from the…
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“Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values.” -Ayn Rand (1905-1982) I used to live in Memphis, TN, and whenever friends or family visited me they inevitably wanted to see Graceland. I’m not a huge Elvis fan, but I do like his music and respect him as an entertainer,…
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“Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what’s right.” Isaac Asimov (1920 – 1992) The full moon, like the new moon, is a symbol for the shift, or change, in the energy over the course of a month. The first half of the month, from new to full, is about…
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The full moon, like the new moon, is a symbol for the shift, or change, in the energy over the course of a month. The first half of the month, from new to full, is about internal transformation. The stuff that happens below the surface. The full moon is a culmination of those changes, and…
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“Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation.” -William Arthur Wood Life, both biological and social, is symbiotic- we need each other. The new moon in Aries two weeks ago encouraged us to step out and be more assertive, creative, and courageous. Now at the full moon we’re at the point in…
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This month’s full moon occurs at 24 degrees Aquarius on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 5:16 PM. If you’ll recall the last new Moon was a solar eclipse in Leo. The theme of that new moon was following our heart’s desire (Leo and the Sun rule the heart). Right before that new moon I heard…
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