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My brain chemistry doesn’t care about my privilege, whether actual or attributed. Yes, I am a white, middle-class woman with a college degree, and those things give me advantages. But my brain chemistry doesn’t care about any of those things. I have a good job, working with reliable colleagues and (mostly) reasonable clients. I have […]
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The Northern Traditions are filled with tales of brave adventurers sailing forth for raid and trade, while the stalwart homesteaders courageously defend the land for the return of the adventurers. Everyone is stout, hearty, bold, and brave! Um, yeah. It does take a particular strength of character to say “sure, I’m going to leave […]
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Think of the various parts of your life. Which parts are getting too much attention? Which parts aren’t receiving enough attention? Are you spending enough time on the things that really matter, or are you busying yourself with trivia? The problem with trivial matters is that they often *seem* urgent, or are attractive distractions. While […]
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The world is too dangerous for anything but the truth, and too small for anything but love. ~ William Sloane Coffin, Jr.
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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. ~ J.W. Goethe Pretty much any spirit worker will tell you that they’ve had at least one client who simply refuses to acknowledge this saying. It usually goes something like this: Client: I need a reading about getting a job. I’ve […]