Magical Musings
January 21, 2025 No CommentsSome months ago, back in August, I had my first Psilocybin experience – aka Magic Mushrooms. Unlike my previous adventures with expanded states of consciousness – whether legal or not yet legal – I was in the comfort of my own home, lying on my bed, assisted by a dear and capable Medicine Healer guide […]
Read MoreFive Lists for 2025
January 21, 2025 1 CommentAt this time of year, I often come across beautifully crafted intention-setting exercises. They invite us to pause, reflect, and look forward. In the past, I’ve tended to focus on the future—dreaming and planning. But in recent years, I’ve delved deeper, reflecting not only on aspirations but also on the lessons and transformations of the […]
Read MoreA Decade of Decidedly Different Christmas Days
January 21, 2025 1 Comment25 December—a date etched into the rhythm of my life. Christmas Day! Santa! Presents! Yummy food and drink! Family and friends! Almost all of my Christmases have contained these ingredients, and what a gift that has been. I am profoundly grateful. I don’t remember my earliest Christmases in late 1960s Kent or early 1970s South […]
Read MoreThe Spiral of the Eighth Day
January 21, 2025 No CommentsMain image by Alexia François on Unsplash 8th December 2024 Numbers and dates call out to me, loudly and persistently. I remember birthdays, anniversaries, death dates, and the intricate patterns that weave through them. Today is 8th December 2024—a day with resonance all of its own. It marks a cousin’s 60th birthday and a friend’s […]
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