In the beginning, in most cultures, there was chaos, from which gradually life emerged. In the Norse tales, in grew from the mist that was created where the Fire from Muspellheim and the Ice from Nifflheim met, and his body was the what our world was made from. Extremes are scary, and … Continue reading →
Fireology: with Ariel Sirocco Fire has been an important part of all cultures andreligions, from pre-history to modern day, and was vital to thedevelopment of Civilization. With such a rich and wide landscape, arewe placing “the idea of fire” in its proper mental, esoteric, andritual framework? In this lecture, we’ll look at … Continue reading →
Life can be irritating. It’s not always pleasant. Frankly, depending on your mood- simply reading that may be irritating. Let me do it again. Sometimes that irritation can be good. Since this year’s theme is “Feeding our fires in times of need” I think of the image of someone starting a fire … Continue reading →
Making Magical Motifs in Hand Embroidery with Sewmagic Lois Some folks think they have no creative fire within themselves. Others are sure they do. Either way, using a needle and thread is a time-honored way to nurture the fire within us. Even though it is an ancient art, embroidery is still common … Continue reading →
We are often afraid of power. A common aphorism is that “Power corrupts and Absolute Power corrupts absolutely.” Even when we are not concerned about what it might be doing to our spiritual health, we often wonder just how much power we can control…, and what if it gets away from us? … Continue reading →
