The Soulistry Blog

Merry Sixth Day of Christmas!  This day offers a gentle opportunity to reflect on the moments in our lives of birthing ... aka "a-laying."Consider the "a-laying" moments and situations when… a new idea was hatched… a unique thought came to mind… an alternative way of...

Fifth Day of Christmas!     ·  Have you ever wondered what the Five Golden Rings of the "12 Days of Christmas" song stood for? I have, but as there is no reference to them in the song, some "Soulistry" food-for-thought about what they might stand for. May you be...

Happy Fourth Day of Christmas ... the day when "Four Calling Birds" are calling.  The original 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song, written in 1780, used the old regional English word 'colly' meaning 'grimy' like a chimney sweep.   In 1909, Frederic Austin altered that...

On this, the Third day in the Season of Christmas, let's sing! I wish for you, a voice!    * A voice that would sing. * A voice that would be a voice for the voiceless in the world. * A voice that would let elected politicians know when they are not standing up for...

On this, the Second Day in the Season of Christmas may there be ... Two Times the Gift of Insightabout the true meaning of the Christmas Message. Two Times the Gift of Patiencewith others and ourselves. Two Times the Gift of Serenityto accept the things we cannot...

As I sat in the stillness of early Christmas morning in a quiet time of meditation, the angel on the Christmas tree, dressed in white satin and tiny pearls, softly blew on her trumpet. "Hope" she gently trumpeted."Hope for those who feel hopeless.  Don't lose sight of...

Today is Christmas Eve in this part of the world.    And for many, it's a special time.   Or, is it? Do you remember Archie Bunker of TV's "All in the Family" fame?  In one Christmas Eve episode, Archie said to his wife Edith: "Stifle, Edith. Let's have a little...

Are the kids / grandkids getting mischievous? restless? can't wait for Santa? How about having them make some Dot Mandala tags? They're easy and fun to make - look great on gifts, the Christmas trees and as a Jewish friend told me - on her Hanukkah bush. :-)Here's how...

On this "Eve of Christmas Eve" ... a question ... what would you do if you realized you'd not finished making/sending your Christmas cards or discovered you'd received cards from friends you forgot to include in your Christmas card list?   You meant to do that, but...

Is the story true?  Did it really happen?    I like to believe that in every legend, every parable, every story, there is a tidbit of ‘something’ that can bring good news.  The legend of the Poinsettia plant might be such a story - if it is true.   But even if it is...

  Winter Weather on December 21st:  when dawn broke through the trees in my back yard early on this day last year, it was clear that winter was present: colder temperatures, snow, dangerous icy roads, power outages, warning of bomb cyclone, torrential rain, powerful...

Grief is such a powerful emotion. Being able to participate in a funeral, a Celebration of Life, a Memorial service for someone who has died, can be a helpful ritual. But what about when such events aren't happening, or Mother Nature interferes and travel is...

Uncertainty.Fear.Darkness.Where there is darkness we must bring the light.Where there is darkness we must send the light.Where there is darkness we must be the light.We can be the light as we focus on goodnessnot evil.We can be the light as we offer a listening ear...

This Sunday begins the third week in the Season of Advent ... the week of joy ... and a story that is true.The baby was given two names at birth. Gene (her father was expecting a boy) and Dolores. And so began the life of Gene Dolores. Raised in poverty, Gene...

Somewhere this moment,there is a wee one, uttering a prayer forTwo-Legged creatures she sees on her travels. "O Creator-Of-Us-All,I pray for the Two-Legged creatureswho foolishly ignore the signs that are all around.Signs which, if they aren't acted upon,will result...

Oh, how our world needs peace. Oh how we, our families, our communities, our neighbourhoods, our countries, our world needs peace.But fear, busyness, worry, grief, physical pain, guilt, sleepless nights, and those “what-if’s” creep in. And then there are the actions...

The United States - it's not very "united" these days. But then again, other countries are experiencing great division - families are experiencing fractured relationships - friendships are in jeopardy. There is a lot of darkness in the world - not just in the United...

Have you read (and heard people complain) about the use of "Xmas" ... instead of the use of "Christmas" in advertisements, cards, written greetings? Have you begun to hear TH​OSE PHRASE​S yet? You know the one​s ... "Happy Holidays" ​and "Seasons...

A still, small voice ... whispers “Where is the hope?”A circle of friends ... gather, light candles and through tears, gasp “There must be hope.”Nations of people ... shake their heads and mumble “Is hope possible?” Phrases like... "It's hopeless"... "I can't even...

Whether we like it or not, stores are beginning to display Christmas decorations and play Christmas music; Christmas trees are going up in homes, businesses and offices; inflatable Santas are appearing on lawns - and it's not even the month of December yet!    Why the...