Greetings! April begins the time that I take for myself and my family. I will not be doing candle services from now until mid-June as I will be traveling, teaching, learning, and more and will not be available for the blessing, lighting and monitoring of candle burning services. I will notify all of you whenever I return to resume these services. I will also be taking April 1 – 4 as a break...

          “And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and down We’re captive on the carousel of time We can’t return, we can only look behind From where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game” – “Circle Game” – Joni Mitchell   Into a spiritual worker’s life come people that ask for help with an ongoing...

          Spring is almost here. The Sun seems to be shining more and the dawn’s chill is more tolerable. Yesterday, the Blue Jay was on the outermost branch of the oak tree outside my office, cocking his head and peering at me as if to say, “Get off that Computer and get me some birdseed, Woman!”.  The snow is melted and deer and rabbits are leaving their paw and hoof prints in the mud pit of a...

                  There is a problem in the room, the house, HERE. There is a reason for the problem being here. There is also a solution for the problem. For one moment, let’s consider this situation: You and your loved one broke up your relationship for a reason. You lost your job for a reason. Something bad happened to you for a reason, and if you don’t know WHAT that reason was,...

          At times it can be hard to imagine that a voice on the other end of the phone, or in some cases, that curiously exotic being you visit when you need someone to talk to that doesn’t know everything about you (sure we do) can actually be the best cheerleader in your corner when facing difficult decisions or making life altering changes that will affect you for a long time. Being a spiritual counselor...

          The “Mama Said” series are a collection of quotes and sayings that I heard growing up, and now use in my own vocabulary in association to spiritual practices and ritual of today. Enjoy! – J. * * * * * * * Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and for me, the eve of my Mother’s birthday. February is not an exciting month, even with the two Presidential holidays and Valentine’s Day. It...