Yearly Archives: 2009

Spiritual Places – New Orleans’ Cities of the Dead

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Gaspar

Ever since the time of the Pharaohs, above ground interment in tombs and mausoleums has been the burial method of choice for those who preferred something other than earth burial. The name mausoleum in fact comes from a grand tomb … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Places – Sedona, Arizona

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Gaspar

In Kansas, we are very familiar with vortexes in the form of tornadoes that are made of powerful, spiraling winds.  In Sedona, Arizona, the local residents claim that another type of vortex exists in their region: spiraling spiritual energy. These … Continue reading →

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The Power of History

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Gaspar

“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.” ~ George Bernard Shaw There are few things that annoy me more than the phrase “because that is how we have always … Continue reading →

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Ask Before You Take

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Gaspar

My Wiccan training has taught me that if you take something from nature, you should be appreciative of it and possibly even leave a gift.  For example, if you cut a wand from a tree, the Wiccan tradition is to … Continue reading →

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To Heal or Not To Heal

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Gaspar

“The universal human journey is one of becoming conscious of our power and how to use that power.” ~ Carolyn Myss Energy healing is a healing technique that works to balance the energy field (sometimes called “chi,” “aura,” or “life … Continue reading →

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