Inspiration or Incubation?

For many of us there seems to be more incubation than inspiration,  meaning, we feel very insular, needing more time than usual to ourself.  We may not be especially inspired to begin new projects, or travel, make major changes in our life, at least on the outside.

Who Inspires You?

Art by Maria Chambers

Someone asked me recently who inspires me.  I didn’t pause long before I responded with ”Me.  I do.  I inspire me.” They chuckled, and they pressed me again.  “ Come on.  Seriously.  If you could pick someone right now who inspires you, who would it be?”  To which I responded, “I’m not kidding, it’s me. “

Long Tables

Nothing earth-shattering, just a few observations.

The Starbucks I have been frequenting for quite a while was recently renovated. They put in two long wood tables in place of single and double seating small tables.  I didn’t like it.  It felt like we were being herded into close quarters with strangers.  I stopped going there.

The Divine Feminine is Shaking Things Up

There is a worldwide penchant for authoritarianism during this historical time on the planet.  As the Divine Feminine is more present than ever before, there is a sweeping response from the patriarchy.   They sense something is changing, and they are afraid.  They are very, very afraid.