Peacock Dreaming

My Peacock Dreaming Muse

I would like to meet my muse. The man who inspired the logo and cover of my second book, Peacock Dreaming: The Wisdom of Flowers. I first met Ari back…

Peacock Dreaming

The Art of Self Care

In recent years, there has been a tug-o-war going on inside my head in regard to the concept of self-care. A feeling of guilt consumed me despite me knowing it’s…

Peacock Dreaming

What Does Christmas Mean To You?

I don’t really get into the Christmas hype much.  I’ve tried “christmas  spirit” on for size intermittently. It really never has appealed much though.  However, the occasion does have meaning for me. Just not in the way most of modern western society celebrates I guess. I shy away from shopping malls and the shopping aspect…

Peacock Dreaming

Wrongness of Me, Wrongness of You

Yesterday, I received an unexpected gift.  It was a valuable reminder of  what happens when we project out our fears and self-consciousness onto others.  We experience these people as our…

Spiritual Candle

Who Is Your Spiritual Candle?

Have you ever met someone whose presence lit you up like a candle?  You know, in a spiritual, inspirational kind of way. Eighteen years ago, I decided to spend Christmas…