The Soulistry Blog

Grief.It appears unexpectedly. ... wears different costumes. ... sometimes puts a smile on our face. ... often brings sadness to our heart.... is not predictable either in timing or outcome.Today and the coming days, weeks and months, grief is being and will be felt-...

As part of our national recognition of Remembrance Day each year in Canada on this day, November 11th, we sing "O Canada, we stand on guard for thee."    Over the years, women and men have stood "on guard," defending borders and peacekeeping far away from Canada. ...

Today is 'Dia de Los Muertos' - 'Day of the Dead - November 2nd, every year. The first time I learned about Day of the Dead was the Disney movie "Coco" and as a result, I wanted to learn more about the Mexican holiday known as Dia de Los Muertos. On November 2nd,...

November, welcome!   In this part of the world , you bring wind.  You bring rain.  And politically this year, you bring ongoing devastations of war, growing tension, escalating fear and great global uncertainty.  But I don't want to focus on those. Where I live,...

For many around the world, last night was All Hallow's Eve (Hallowe'en). Today is All Saints Day. Tomorrow is both All Souls Day and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Together, the three days form what is known as "AllHallowTide." If you've seen the movie "Coco,"...

A big of history ... in some parts of the world, this night begins the ancient Christian three-day observance of AllHallowTide, predated from Celtic harvest festivals such as Samhain, designed as a time to remember those who have died.   All Hallows' Eve is the...

For those living on the East Coast of Canada and the US, the Fall season is glorious in colour at this time of the year.  Living on the West Coast, while the Fall changing of colours is a beautiful sight to behold, I admit to missing the red colours and the Maple...

Fragility ... the quality of being broken, damaged, delicate, vulnerable, wounded, weak.   These days, many want to live in a world that is healthy, durable, safe and strong.  They don't want to live in a world that is fragile.   Many want to be perceived and perceive...

In the midst of the political rhetoric/reality/anxiety in many parts of the word, this weekend, Canadians are marking Harvest Thanksgiving - a time and opportunity to express 'giving thanks.' Thanksgiving.But these days, many struggle to find something - anything -...

There are no winners in war. Onlylives lostlives destroyedanger released for generationsMay there be peace.שָׁלוֹםسلامpaxpeacepeacein heartsin mindsin soulsin bodiesin familiesin countriesbetween countries~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~© June...

May dark nights and dark days be filled with whispered-dreams to stars above .May Love flood hurting hearts, minds, bodies and souls.*******************© June MaffinArtist: © Nicole Susanne Dreyer Used with permission. *****************************************Nicole...

Fear.    It's palpable.And it's growing ... and growing ... and growing. Fuelled by conversations, social media and political actionsit is a word  that resonates and leaves little space for anything other than fear. What to do? We could let the fear grow and grow...

This weekend, I went to church ... 'Garden Church'.    What's "Garden Church"?    Mmmm, well, if a church is a place for worship, and worship is an expression of praise,  reverence, joy and thanksgiving, then surely a garden with flowers and bees, colour and birds,...

If ... news from the political scene leaves you feeling hopelessfires and floods threaten your home the lack of availability of vaccinations against measles, Covid etc. deeply concerns youclimate control has you worried for future generations you are feeling...

A gentle walk along a rural pathbrought forth images of summers long agowhen a swing under the huge cherry tree in our back yard provided countless hours of relaxation and fun for one little boy - my son. As he swung,his feet would move back and forth to maintain a...

Friends, meet Reginald. For almost four decades, I have loved Reginald.Over the years, some people have told me that Reginald is plain, ordinary, ugly. Sure, ... his legs are bowed. ... his arms are pudgy. ... his ears are big. ... his body is out of shape.... his...

Long ago, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was born. Considered to be one of the most important Stoic philosophers, Aurelius penned these words: "When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive: to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." The...

Last night, I lit a candlefor the people of the United States. This night, I will light a candle again becausemany are bereft at the news and find fearthe occupier of their thoughts.Lighting a candle is a simple actbut if I light a candle this nightand you - and you -...

when life hits unexpectedly, it hurts. and when it hurts, it can wound not just physically not just emotionally not just spiritually. sometimes all three. when life hits unexpectedly and pain results when life brings exhaustion beyond imagining when the rain of...

This month, two wonderful young couples are celebrating the birth of their first child. I shared that good news with a friend and her response was not what I was expecting ... "Why would they bring a child into the world at this time?" she said with fear in her...