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Christmas is a time...
For renewed hope and positivity; To reach out to one another with the gifts of joy and happiness; To give of your time and talents to...

deathdefyingdiva
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Winter Solstice Greetings
Brightener of Darkness, hail! Keeper of Clearness, Opener of the Depths. Gifts of plenty are arising, Winter wonders, white snows' fall....

deathdefyingdiva
Dec 21, 20201 min read


Let's talk about bravery.
I believe each day we have multiple opportunities to practice bravery. This begins with how we prepare for the day, and not forgetting to...

deathdefyingdiva
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Enjoy the opportunity to just be you!
November 1 marks the beginning of the winter quarter of Samhain on the Celtic calendar. Traditionally, this is a time to celebrate our...

deathdefyingdiva
Nov 1, 20201 min read


What If
What if life had no warts And fewer quirks and quarks To manage and finesse, No pimples on the days, No pustules on the nights, No dreams...

deathdefyingdiva
Sep 27, 20201 min read


When wonder and hope wane, it is time to replenish.
Footing once secure Now misses a step here and there, A heartbeat now and then. Spirit moves in swiftly, Silently, To quell the loss of...

deathdefyingdiva
Sep 19, 20201 min read


Our Strength Is Our Wisdom
That is the wisdom of our experience. Our cells carry our every memory. They tell our story. This story tells us what our bodies need,...

deathdefyingdiva
Aug 17, 20201 min read


Have you ever watched a leaf float gently to the ground?
And then settle comfortably along the path...Or maybe scuttle further down the road... The leaf makes decision making appear easy. Quite...

deathdefyingdiva
Aug 2, 20201 min read


Breathe Deeply, Breathe Slowly
The simple act of breathing can tell us a lot about how we are coping. If our breath is too shallow, we need to take some time to assess...

deathdefyingdiva
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Let's think about freedom...
In the United States of America, we are afforded remarkable freedoms. To many, many other countries in this world, these freedoms seem...

deathdefyingdiva
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Change Is All Around Us
The Summer Solstice is upon us! It is followed about eight hours later by the New Moon which is also part of an annular eclipse. The New...

deathdefyingdiva
Jun 20, 20201 min read


We all walk in many different worlds.
These worlds include our family world, our neighborhood world, our work world, our leisure world, our spiritual world, and more. How do...

deathdefyingdiva
Jun 6, 20201 min read


What is the source of the vital power within you?
As I begin to develop characters for a new book, I have been considering this question. In The Cancer Chronicles (Ill Will, Beauty Full,...

deathdefyingdiva
May 10, 20201 min read


Welcome Beltane!
According to the Celtic calendar, today begins the summer season of Beltane. Typically, it is a season which brings increased confidence...

deathdefyingdiva
May 1, 20201 min read


Taking Advantage of the Gift of Time
We all have extra time now. How are you using this gift to enjoy each day? Have you explored a new hobby, a different genre to read...

deathdefyingdiva
Apr 15, 20201 min read


Now is the time to quiet your mind...
In times of stress, I find it important to take stock of what I believe about myself and my value as a person. As I stood in front of my...

deathdefyingdiva
Mar 18, 20201 min read


What are your dreams telling you?
It has been said that a dream is a wish your heart makes. Yes, there are bad dreams, but our purpose here on Earth is to dwell on the...

deathdefyingdiva
Feb 22, 20201 min read


Let's Fill Valentines With Happiness!
Begin your Valentine's Day with a smile on your face and share that smile with everyone you come across throughout the day! A smile is a...

deathdefyingdiva
Feb 13, 20201 min read


Let's Take Another Look...
In my novella, Beyond the Moon and the Heartache Too, Sidnei Jewell is a strong, resilient woman who takes no prisoners. When she...

deathdefyingdiva
Feb 1, 20201 min read


Thoughts About Caregiving...
In my novella, Beyond the Moon and the Heartache Too, I researched and wrote about the emerging criminally cruel family caregivers who...

deathdefyingdiva
Dec 21, 20191 min read
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