“I see more and more women manifesting their fierceness in an effort to stand up for what’s right and protect others. I see women taking the pain and rage associated with Demeter Erinyes as well as the empathy, compassion, and nurturing typically associated with Demeter in her mother aspect and channeling it into action. And…
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Reclaiming Medusa
Newest Patheos Agora blog post – Reclaiming Medusa For the past several months I have been hearing her, hissing in my ears. She is not what she seems to be… Phoenix Rising: Reclaiming Medusa
How to Heal Your Heart in a World Full of Hurt
To the sensitives, the empaths, the ones who feel deeply… I see you. I know you. I, too, have experienced those moments where everything was just too much. Absorbing the feelings and the energy around you until you think you might break. Those moments where your heart physically hurts and your soul asks why it…
My Demons
My demons gather in the corner, whispering As I paste a smile on my face And hold my head high and approach this world With what appears to be poise and grace My demons crouch in the corner, snickering As I spread my love and light Because they know what you do not -that they…
Fear, Love and the Space in Between
I have seen fear make a monster of men (and women). I have seen fear reduce a competent adult into a seemingly lost and helpless child. Sometimes, I have seen fear accomplish both at the same time. I recently had an experience with a close friend of mine that made me re-evaluate all sorts of…
We Are Not Our Mistakes-Part 2
In part one, I talked about how the purpose of pain and how it births our demons. Part two shares with you some things that I have learned over the years that have helped me both in navigating my own dark, painful times as well as supporting loved ones who are going through their own…
We Are Not Our Mistakes-Part 1
Lately, I have watched multiple people that I care about go through some stuff that has been scary, painful, or all of the above. Some of these situations have been due to external factors beyond their control. Some are, I believe, born of years of hurt that has compounded to the point where one’s demons…