Peonies are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. Early in Chinese history, the peony was considered the national flower (although it's now officially the plum blossom). The Tang Dynasty of China began breeding peonies in the imperial
Dance of the Moon ~ Ecstatic Dance with Sophie Sôfrēē, Mana Mei & Layla El Khadri
While the world is unraveling, I find refuge in my relationship with the earth, my family, my dance, my dreams and visions. If you’re feeling called to take part in ou
"In pagan stories around the world, there is usually no original sin; human beings as a species are not guilty. Neither are they perfect, and there is no final judgement. There is death and resurrection or reincarnation, but it happens every day, th
Almonds have a rich history in Israel, dating back thousands of years. They are well-suited to the country's climate and have become a significant agricultural product. Almonds are mentioned in biblical texts and were cultivat
"Life's work is to wake up, to let the things that enter into the circle wake you up rather than put you to sleep. The only way to do this is to open, be curious, and develop some sense of sympathy for everything that comes along, to get to know its
Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people—they always go away, sooner or later. You can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The only things you ev
"I love science. I also love the concept of magic. I don't find that these ideas conflict. Fact and magic go together like sound and song, like ink and poetry, like truth and metaphor. A good metaphor does not destroy the truth. It brings it ho
How much pain are you hiding from yourself ? How much are you hiding from others ? How long have you been hurting on the inside and smiling on the outside ? Being honest with yourself and with a few trusted friends is the beginning of journey that w
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