[ July 11, 2008 to July 13, 2008. ] Based on John Michael Talbot’s book by the same name, this retreat  July 11-13 2008 at Little Portion Retreat Center will lead you through a series of practical reflections on simplicity, humility, compassion, creativity, community, solitude, service and prayer as seen through the writings of St. Francis, his followers and biographers. Suggested Donation $200

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. . .As I stood in front of them, I felt the power of their stone circle. The Grandmothers sat on the ground before me, and as I stepped into their circle, spherical waves began to spin around, drawing me into closer union with them. I heard someone singing, “Where I stand is holy, holy is the ground,” and then the Grandmothers spoke. “Anchor yourself,” they said, “this circle will anchor you.” “Yes, Grandmothers,” I replied and felt the gyrations of the spin drawing me further in. I saw a wine opener–turning and turning, as it screwed itself into the earth, and as I watched, it was I who was becoming deeply fastened to the Mother.

…The soul, as I understand this word, is most definitely rooted in some larger, unfathomable Mystery – what many people call God or Spirit – but it is also unique to each of us, and experienced most immediately in the outworking of everyday life. Tracking the soul then is a matter of observing everyday life within a larger framework of meaning and intuition connecting the individual to the cosmos, such as is offered by astrology. My use of astrology to track the soul does not depend upon speculating about the meaning of abstract symbolism. . .

By Cynthia Morin - Much of the world is feeling very helpless and hopeless these days. Many are afraid for what seems to be a downward spiral of humanity. Yet many are balancing out the scales with humor, optimism, and creative ideas for building better communities, more loving families, a more beautiful planet and peace and prosperity amongst all people. Where do you place yourself on this continuum?

…And so it was, when I began to read David Zimmermann’s newly released Dissipated Assets. A relatively short read of less than 120 poems (mostly one page and often one sentence), the book sucked me into the heart of Mr. Zimmerman’s honest and vulnerable expressions. Dissipated Assets is about love and death, forgiveness and trust. Though it may touch on topics of war, environmental destruction, and disease as the stories unfold, there is always the thread of an elegant grace of being and regard for the human experience…

From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together - at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation, etc.
The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. As in the timeless mystic traditions, [...]

Harold McCoy, Founder of Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and a retired military intelligence officer with 24 years of service, is an internationally known authority in his field. Past president of the American Society of Dowsers, he is now involved in educating the general public, through seminars and schools, about thought form energy and [...]

Interview with practitioner, Melissa Clare on Plant Spirit Medicine - an ancient and indigenous approach to healing that enlists the help of the plants: a holistic therapy that recognizes that many of the problems that beset us have their roots at the level of spirit. Plant Spirit Medicine treats the root rather than the symptoms. How do the plant spirits help with healing?…

by Josie Yerby

Crystals are ‘focusing devices’ for cosmic energies. They are the connecting device between the Universal Mind and the Heart of Humanity. They can be imagined as helper energies or guides between intent and outcome, between self and fulfillment, between the inner-yin and the outer-yang expression. Know that the crystals are symbols of a divine cosmology, a figurative representative of god, if you will, in action. Begin by placing the crystal..

Rock sculptures, also known as Stone Cairns, can be found among many cultures and throughout many countries including Scotland, Ireland, Tibet, and in the Arctic. In many cultures, cairns may mark the site of a burial, the summit of a mountain, or a special event.